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2020 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 1 - Elections
Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions
Section 1-1-18 - Oath includes affirmation.
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 1-1-18 (2020)
As used in the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978], "oath" includes affirmation in all cases where an affirmation may be substituted for an oath, and in like cases the word "swear" includes affirm.
History: 1953 Comp., § 3-1-17, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 18.
ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For executing false statement of eligibility to vote as perjury, see 1-12-8 NMSA 1978.
For false swearing to secure assistance in voting as perjury, see 1-12-13 NMSA 1978.
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