New Mexico § 25-6-16 - Penalties
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 25-6-16 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-6-16. Penalties
A. Any person violating any provisions of the Egg Grading Act or any rule or regulation
promulgated by the board or their authorized inspectors is guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof shall be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than
ninety days, or shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100), or both such
fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court. B. The licenses of third and subsequent violators may be revoked by the board. C. In addition to all other fees prescribed by the Egg Grading Act, a penalty fee
of ten percent shall be added for delinquent filing of any report or the delinquent
paying of any inspection fee, and if the report and payment are not made within ten
days of notification of delinquency, penalty shall be twenty-five percent of the inspection
fee. Persons filing a false report shall be penalized fifty percent of the amount due
for inspection fees.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 25-6-16
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 25-6-16 cover?
Section 25-6-16 ("Penalties") 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 § 25-6-16?
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