A. Every state and local traffic-enforcement officer issuing a uniform traffic citation to an alleged violator of the Motor Vehicle Code [66-1-1 N.M. Stat. Ann.] or other law or ordinance relating to motor vehicles shall dispose of the citation as indicated on the back of each copy.

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B. Citations spoiled or issued in error shall be marked “void” in large letters on the face, signed by the officer, and the copies disposed of as a valid warning notice.

C. It is a misdemeanor and official misconduct for any officer or other public official or employee to dispose of a uniform traffic citation except as provided in this section.