New Mexico § 25-2-3 - Prohibited acts
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 25-2-3 — Prohibited acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-2-3. Prohibited acts
The following acts and the causing thereof within the state of New Mexico are hereby
prohibited: A. the manufacture, sale or delivery, holding or offering for sale of any food that
is adulterated or misbranded. B. the adulteration or misbranding of any food. C. the receipt in commerce of any food that is adulterated or misbranded and the delivery
or proffered delivery thereof for pay or otherwise. D. the sale, delivery for sale, holding for sale or offering for sale of any article
in violation of Section 12. E. the dissemination of any false advertisement. F. the refusal to permit entry or inspection, or to permit the taking of a sample,
as authorized by Section 16. G. the giving of a guaranty or undertaking which guaranty or undertaking is false,
except by a person who relied on a guaranty or undertaking to the same effect signed
by, and containing the name and address of the person residing in the state of New
Mexico from whom he received the food in good faith. H. the removal or disposal of a detained or embargoed article in violation of Section
6. I. the alteration, mutilation, destruction, obliteration or removal of the whole or
any part of the labeling of, or the doing of any other act with respect to a food,
if such act is done while such article is held for sale and results in such article
being misbranded. J. forging, counterfeiting, simulating or falsely representing, or without proper
authority using any mark, stamp, tag, label or other identification device authorized
or required by regulations promulgated under the provisions of this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 25-2-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 25-2-3 cover?
Section 25-2-3 ("Prohibited acts") 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 § 25-2-3?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 25-2-3" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 25-2-3 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Mexico can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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