New Mexico Statutes 74-9-37. Penalty; criminal
A. Any person who knowingly violates any paragraph of Subsection A of Section 74- 9-31 NMSA 1978:
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| third degree felony | up to 3 years | up to $5,000 |
| fourth degree felony | up to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
(1) if the violation involves a quantity of solid waste that is less than five thousand pounds, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-19-1 N.M. Stat. Ann.; or
(2) if the violation involves a quantity of solid waste that is five thousand pounds or greater, is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 N.M. Stat. Ann..
B. Any person who knowingly violates any paragraph of Subsection A of Section 74- 9-31 NMSA 1978 and the violation involves any quantity of infectious waste is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31- 18-15 NMSA 1978.
C. Any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of Section 74- 9-31 NMSA 1978 pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph (2) of Subsection A or Subsection B or D of this section is guilty of a third degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 N.M. Stat. Ann..
D. Any person who knowingly omits any material information or knowingly makes a false material statement or representation required pursuant to the provisions of section 74-9-20 or 74-9-21 N.M. Stat. Ann. 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..