Bernalillo County has no breed-specific legislation at the county level. Animal regulations focus on behavior — dangerous or aggressive animals addressed regardless of breed. Note: some municipalities within the county (e.g., Tijeras) have their own breed bans.
New Mexico does not preempt breed-specific legislation at the state level. Cities can enact breed bans or restrictions, though few NM cities have done so. NMSA §77-1A-2 to §77-1A-6 provides for behavior-based dangerous dog designations. Owners of dangerous dogs must meet strict containment and registration requirements. Some cities may have additional restrictions on specific breeds. Check Bernalillo County ordinance for any breed-specific provisions.
Breed ban violations: impoundment and fines per city ordinance. Dangerous dog violations: escalating penalties.
Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County Animal Care Ordinance (Chapter 6, §6-47) — unlawful to allow an animal to persistently or continuously bark, howl, or make noise common to ...
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Construction noise in unincorporated Bernalillo County is regulated under the county noise ordinance (Chapter 30, Art. IV) and general nuisance provisions. B...
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Bernalillo County has no leaf blower-specific ban. Gas-powered blowers are widely used in unincorporated areas. General noise and air quality rules apply, wi...
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Bernalillo County Code Chapter 30, Article IV (Noise) establishes noise regulations for unincorporated areas. State law NMSA §30-20-1 also applies — disturbi...
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Commercial vehicle parking in unincorporated Bernalillo County regulated by zoning code. Off-street loading/unloading requirements in Section 21 of Appendix ...
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Bernalillo County Code §30 and Albuquerque §8-5-2-6 define abandoned vehicles as those left on public right-of-way for 72+ hours or inoperable vehicles store...
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