New Mexico Statutes 74-3-12.1. Criminal penalties
A. A person who knowingly commits a violation of the Radiation Protection Act or a regulation promulgated pursuant to that act is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not to exceed three hundred sixty-four days or the payment of a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both.
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| petty misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 74-3-12.1
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
B. A person who knowingly makes a false statement, representation or certification in an application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to the Radiation Protection Act or any regulation promulgated pursuant to that act is guilty of a petty misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not to exceed six months or the payment of a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both.