New Mexico § 60-7A-5 - Manufacture, sale or possession for sale when not permitted by Liquor Control Act; criminal penalty; forfeiture
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§ 60-7A-5. Manufacture, sale or possession for sale when not permitted by Liquor Control Act; criminal penalty; forfeiture
A. It is unlawful for any person to manufacture for the purpose of sale, possess for
the purpose of sale, offer for sale or sell any alcoholic beverages in the state except
under the terms and conditions of the Liquor Control Act. 1 B. Any person who violates the provisions of Subsection A of this section is guilty
of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978 . C. Any conveyance used or intended to be used for the unlawful manufacture or sale
of alcoholic beverages or any money that is the fruit or instrumentality of unlawful
manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages is subject to forfeiture, and the provisions
of the Forfeiture Act 2 apply to the seizure, forfeiture and disposal of such property. 1
NMSA 1978, § 60-3A-1 et seq. 2
NMSA 1978, § 31-27-1 et seq.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 60-7A-5
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-7A-5 cover?
Section 60-7A-5 ("Manufacture, sale or possession for sale when not permitted by Liquor Control Act; criminal penalty; forfeiture") 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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