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New Mexico · Through 2026-07-01

30-22-27: Disarming a peace officer.

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  1. Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
  2. ARTICLE 22 Interference with Law Enforcement

A. Disarming a peace officer consists of knowingly:

(1) removing a firearm or weapon from the person of a peace officer when the officer is acting within the scope of his duties; or

(2) depriving a peace officer of the use of a firearm or weapon when the officer is acting within the scope of his duties.

B. The provisions of Subsection A of this act shall not apply when a peace officer is engaged in criminal conduct.

C. Whoever commits disarming a peace officer is guilty of a third degree felony.

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