New Mexico § 24-1-9.7 - Penalty
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 24-1-9.7 — Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-1-9.7. Penalty
A person who, in violation of Section 24-1-9.4 NMSA 1978 , makes an unauthorized disclosure of the results of a test designed to identify a
sexually transmitted infection is guilty of a petty misdemeanor and shall be sentenced
to imprisonment in the county jail for a definite term not to exceed six months or
the payment of a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 24-1-9.7
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 24-1-9.7 cover?
Section 24-1-9.7 ("Penalty") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 24-1-9.7?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 24-1-9.7 apply to my situation?
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