penalty.] Any person who shall willfully and maliciously cut, destroy or injure any gate or fence enclosing, in whole or in part, any state lands, including lands under lease or contract of sale, upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars [($500)] or by imprisonment for not more than five years or both.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 19-6-7

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC