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2013 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 26 - Drugs and Cosmetics
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 26-1-23 - False statements; false pretenses; forgery of labels or prescriptions prohibited. (1972)
NM Stat § 26-1-23 (2013) What's This?
26-1-23. False statements; false pretenses; forgery of labels or prescriptions prohibited. (1972)
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
A. willfully make a false statement in any prescription, order, report or record required by the New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act [New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act];
B. falsely assume the title of or represent himself to be a manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacist, physician, dentist, veterinarian or other authorized person for the purpose of obtaining any of the dangerous drugs;
C. make or utter any false or forged label to a package containing any of the dangerous drugs; or
D. make or utter any false or forged prescription or false or forged written order for dangerous drugs other than controlled substances.
History: 1953 Comp., § 54-6-48, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 23, § 23; 1972, ch. 84, § 52.
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