2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 10: Public Officers and Employees
Article 17: Miscellaneous Provisions, 10-17-1 through 10-17-12
Section 10-17-12: Willful neglect of duty; penalty.
10-17-12. [Willful neglect of duty; penalty.]
When any duty is or shall be enjoined by law upon any public officer, or upon any person holding any public trust or employment, every willful neglect to perform such duty, where no special provision shall have been made for the punishment of such delinquency, shall be deemed a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than ten nor more than sixty days or by a fine of not less than $100, nor more than $500.
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