New Mexico § 26-1-26 - Penalties
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 26-1-26 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1-26. Penalties
A. Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of Subsection A , B , C , F , G or H of Section 26-1-3 , Section 26-1-14 , 26-1-16 , 26-1-22 or 26-1-23 NMSA 1978 is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be punished by a fine of not less than
one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment
for not less than one year or both. B. Except as provided in Subsection A of this section, any person violating any of
the provisions of the New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act is guilty of a misdemeanor
for the first offense and for second and subsequent offenses is guilty of a fourth
degree felony.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 26-1-26
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 26-1-26 cover?
Section 26-1-26 ("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.
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