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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
A. willfully make a false statement in any prescription, order, report or record required by the New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act [New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act];
B. falsely assume the title of or represent himself to be a manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacist, physician, dentist, veterinarian or other authorized person for the purpose of obtaining any of the dangerous drugs;
C. make or utter any false or forged label to a package containing any of the dangerous drugs; or
D. make or utter any false or forged prescription or false or forged written order for dangerous drugs other than controlled substances.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 26. Drugs and Cosmetics § 26-1-23. False statements; false pretenses; forgery of labels or prescriptions prohibited - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-26-drugs-and-cosmetics/nm-st-sect-26-1-23/
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