2013 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 42 - Racketeering
Section 30-42-4 - Prohibited activities; penalties. (2002)

A.   It is unlawful for any person who has received any proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of racketeering activity in which the person has participated, to use or invest, directly or indirectly, any part of the proceeds or the proceeds derived from the investment or use thereof in the acquisition of any interest in, or the establishment or operation of, any enterprise. Whoever violates this subsection is guilty of a second degree felony.   

B.   It is unlawful for any person to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity in order to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any enterprise. Whoever violates this subsection is guilty of a second degree felony.   

C.   It is unlawful for any person employed by or associated with any enterprise to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of the enterprise's affairs by engaging in a pattern of racketeering activity. Whoever violates this subsection is guilty of a second degree felony.   

D.   It is unlawful for any person to conspire to violate any of the provisions of Subsections A through C of this section. Whoever violates this subsection is guilty of a third degree felony.   

E.   Whoever violates Subsection A, B, C or D of this section in addition to the prescribed penalties shall forfeit to the state of New Mexico:   

(1)   any interest acquired or maintained in violation of the Racketeering Act [30-42-1 NMSA 1978]; and   

(2)   any interest in, security of, claim against or property or contractual right of any kind affording a source of influence over any enterprise that he has established, operated, controlled, conducted or participated in the conduct of in violation of the Racketeering Act.   

F.   The provisions of the Forfeiture Act [31-27-1 NMSA 1978] apply to the seizure, forfeiture and disposal of property described in Subsection E of this section.