2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30: Criminal Offenses
Article 13: Violation of Civil Rights, 30-13-1 through 30-13-5
Section 30-13-4: Unlawful payment of wages in script.


NM Stat § 30-13-4 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

30-13-4. Unlawful payment of wages in script.

Unlawful payment of wages in script consists of any person selling, giving or delivering, or in any manner issuing, directly or indirectly, to any person employed by him, and in payment for wages due, any script, draft, order or other evidence of indebtedness payable or redeemable otherwise than in lawful money of the United States.

Whoever commits unlawful payment of wages in script is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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