New Mexico Statutes 1-6-4.3. Third party agents collecting applications for mailed ballots
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A. A person or organization that is not part of a government agency and that collects applications for mailed ballots shall submit the applications to the appropriate office for filing within forty-eight hours of their completion or the next business day if the appropriate office is closed for that forty-eight-hour period.
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| fourth degree felony | up to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
| petty misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $500 |
B. A person who collects applications for mailed ballots and fails to submit a voter’s completed application is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
C. A person who intentionally alters another voter’s completed application for a mailed ballot is guilty of a fourth degree felony.