Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

New Mexico Statutes Chapter 74. Environmental Improvement § 74-13-16. Penalty; criminal

Current as of May 06, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A. A person who knowingly violates Section 4 of the Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act:

(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 NMSA 1978; 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 NMSA 1978.

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 NMSA 1978.

Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 74. Environmental Improvement § 74-13-16. Penalty; criminal - last updated May 06, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-74-environmental-improvement/nm-st-sect-74-13-16/

Read this complete New Mexico Statutes Chapter 74. Environmental Improvement § 74-13-16. Penalty; criminal on Westlaw

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all New Mexico Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

    More Options
    Copied to clipboard