New Mexico § 70-2-36 Removing or altering marks of identification; penalty

New Mexico Statutes

§ 70-2-36 — Removing or altering marks of identification; penalty

New Mexico § 70-2-36

Ch. 70Oil and Gas

Art. 2Oil Conservation Commission; Division;

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 70-2-36 (2026).

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A.No person shall remove, alter or attempt to remove or alter, any serial number, brand name, trademark or any other mark of identification from any tool or any other item of construction or oil field equipment by grinding, filing, welding or any other method with the intent to deprive its lawful owner of positive identification.

B.Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned for a definite term of not more than one year or both.

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A. No person shall remove, alter or attempt to remove or alter, any serial number, brand name, trademark or any other mark of identification from any tool or any other item of construction or oil field equipment by grinding, filing, welding or any other method with the intent to deprive its lawful owner of positive identification. B. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned for a definite term of not more than one year or both.