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§ 26-1-23 NMSA 1978

False statements; false pretenses; forgery of labels or prescriptions prohibited

Known as the New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act

The act spans §§ 26–26 (31 sections).

1953 Comp., § 54-6-48, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 23, § 23; 1972, ch. 84, § 52.

It shall be unlawful for any person to:

A. willfully make a false statement in any prescription, order, report or record required by the New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act [New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act];

B. falsely assume the title of or represent himself to be a manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacist, physician, dentist, veterinarian or other authorized person for the purpose of obtaining any of the dangerous drugs;

C. make or utter any false or forged label to a package containing any of the dangerous drugs; or

D. make or utter any false or forged prescription or false or forged written order for dangerous drugs other than controlled substances.

Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.