17-10-3: Prohibited acts.

A. Except as provided in Section 4 [17-10-4 NMSA 1978] of the Wildlife Trafficking Act, it is unlawful for a person to knowingly sell or purchase any covered animal species or covered animal part or product.

B. The act of obtaining an appraisal of any covered animal species or covered animal part or product alone does not constitute possession with intent to sell.