New Mexico Statutes 74-13-16. Penalty; criminal
A. A person who knowingly violates Section 4 [74-13-4 N.M. Stat. Ann.] of the Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act:
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 |
(1) is guilty of a misdemeanor if the violation involves a quantity of scrap tires or tire-derived products that is less than five thousand pounds and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-19-1 N.M. Stat. Ann.; or
(2) is guilty of a fourth degree felony if the violation involves a quantity of scrap tires or tire-derived products that is five thousand pounds or greater and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 N.M. Stat. Ann..
B. A person who knowingly omits any substantive information or knowingly makes a false substantive statement or representation required pursuant to the Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act or rule adopted pursuant to the provisions of that act is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-18-15 N.M. Stat. Ann..