Any person who has reached the age of majority and who has been convicted of shoplifting under Section 30-16-20 N.M. Stat. Ann., may be civilly liable for the retail value of the merchandise, punitive damages of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250), costs of the suit and reasonable attorney’s fees. However, the merchant shall not be entitled to recover damages for the retail value of any recovered undamaged merchandise.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 30-16-21

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.