New Mexico Statutes 6-24-29. Unlawfully influencing and fraud; penalties
A. It is unlawful to knowingly:
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 |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 6-24-29
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
(1) influence the winning of a prize through the use of coercion, fraud, deception or tampering with lottery equipment or materials;
(2) make a material false statement in any application for selection as a lottery retailer or any lottery vendor proposal or other proposal to conduct lottery activities or to make a material false entry in any book or record that is compiled or maintained or submitted pursuant to the provisions of the New Mexico Lottery Act;
(3) obtain or attempt to obtain access to a computer database or information maintained by the authority without the specific written authorization of the authority; or
(4) obtain or attempt to obtain access to a computer database or information maintained by a person pursuant to a contract with the authority without the specific written authorization of the authority.
B. Any person who violates any provision of Subsection A of this section is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31- 18-15 NMSA 1978.