2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 60: Business Licenses
Article 7A: Offenses, 60-7A-1 through 60-7A-25
Section 60-7A-6: Possession of liquor manufactured or shipped in violation of law; fourth degree felony; penalty; forfeiture.
60-7A-6. Possession of liquor manufactured or shipped in violation of law; fourth degree felony; penalty; forfeiture.
A. It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession with the intent to sell or resell any alcoholic beverages which to that person's knowledge have been manufactured or transported into this state in violation of the laws of this state.
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 transportation of alcoholic beverages or any money that is the fruit or instrumentality of unlawful manufacture or transportation of alcoholic beverages is subject to forfeiture, and the provisions of the Forfeiture Act [31-27-1 NMSA 1978] apply to the seizure, forfeiture and disposal of such property.
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