A. Any person who pays any fee pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Code [66-1-1 N.M. Stat. Ann.] by check to the department and which check is dishonored upon presentation is liable to the department for the fees together with a penalty of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) for each such check.

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B. Any identification card, license, permit, registration, plate, title or other document issued by the department pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Code that requires payment and the payment is not made because the check offered in payment is dishonored upon presentation shall be canceled, suspended or revoked for failure to make payment. Any reinstatement fee due pursuant to Section 66-5-33.1 N.M. Stat. Ann. shall be in addition to the penalty provided for in Subsection A of this section.