New Mexico § 60-1A-27 - Predetermining horse races; influencing or attempting to influence; fourth degree felony
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§ 60-1A-27. Predetermining horse races; influencing or attempting to influence; fourth degree felony
A. A person shall not influence or attempt to influence the outcome of a horse race
by offering money, a thing of value, a future benefit, a favor, preferred treatment
or a form of pressure or threat. B. A person shall not enter into an agreement with an owner, jockey, groom or any
other person associated with or having an interest in a racehorse to predetermine
the outcome of a horse race. C. A person who influences or attempts to influence the outcome of a horse race or
a person who enters into an agreement to predetermine the outcome of a horse race
is guilty of a fourth degree felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant
to Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978 .
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 60-1A-27 ("Predetermining horse races; influencing or attempting to influence; fourth degree felony") 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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