2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock
Article 9 - Brands, Ownership, Transportation and Sale of Animals
Section 77-9-35 - Offense by inspectors; penalty.

Universal Citation: NM Stat § 77-9-35 (2017)

77-9-35. Offense by inspectors; penalty.

Any inspector employed by the board who knowingly makes any false certificate or who knowingly swears falsely as to the truth of any report made by him to the executive director of the board or who accepts any bribe or compensation for the performance or failure to perform any of the duties prescribed by law, except such compensation as may be paid him by the board, shall upon conviction thereof be fined in any sum not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned in the state penitentiary not exceeding five years at the discretion of the court.

History: Laws 1891, ch. 34, 10; C.L. 1897, 216; Code 1915, 149; C.S. 1929, 4-1435; 1941 Comp., 49-932; 1953 Comp., 47-9-32; Laws 1993, ch. 248, 64.

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