New Mexico § 70-2-36 - Removing or altering marks of identification; penalty
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 70-2-36 — Removing or altering marks of identification; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-2-36. Removing or altering marks of identification; penalty
A. No person shall remove, alter or attempt to remove or alter, any serial number,
brand name, trademark or any other mark of identification from any tool or any other
item of construction or oil field equipment by grinding, filing, welding or any other
method with the intent to deprive its lawful owner of positive identification. B. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor
and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or
imprisoned for a definite term of not more than one year or both.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 70-2-36
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 70-2-36 cover?
Section 70-2-36 ("Removing or altering marks of identification; penalty") 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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