New Mexico § 60-2A-19 - Withholding of purse

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-2A-19 — Withholding of purse, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 60-2A-19. Withholding of purse

A. The commission or its executive secretary may order a promoter to withhold any

part of a purse or other funds belonging or payable to any contestant, manager or

second if, in the judgment of the commission or the executive secretary, the contestant

is not competing honestly or to the best of his skill and ability or if the manager

or second has violated any of the provisions of the Professional Athletic Competition

Act or any rule promulgated thereunder. B. This section does not apply to any professional wrestler who appears not to be

competing honestly or to the best of his skill and ability. C. Upon the withholding of any part of a purse pursuant to this section, the commission

shall immediately schedule a hearing on the matter as promptly as possible. If it is determined that such contestant, manager or second is not entitled to any

part of his share of the purse or other funds, the promoter shall turn such money

over to the commission and it shall become forfeit to the state and be disposed of

as are fees.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 60-2A-19

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-2A-19 cover?

Section 60-2A-19 ("Withholding of purse") 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 § 60-2A-19?

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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?

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