Food New Mexico

It is illegal to falsely advertise your chile as being from Hatch.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Do not mess with New Mexico's holy crop. The state legislature passed the 'New Mexico Chile Advertising Act' specifically to protect its famous Hatch green chile from out-of-state imposters. Selling falsely labeled chile is a serious offense here, ensuring no one suffers the heartbreak of subpar enchilada sauce.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: NMSA 1978, § 25-11-3

Where to look:

New Mexico Health and Safety Code

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