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§ 60-1A-27 NMSA 1978

Predetermining horse races; influencing or attempting to influence; fourth degree felony. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

Known as the New Mexico Bingo and Raffle Act

The act spans §§ 60–60 (572 sections).

Laws 2007, ch. 39, § 27.

A. A person shall not influence or attempt to influence the outcome of a horse race by offering money, a thing of value, a future benefit, a favor, preferred treatment or a form of pressure or threat.

B. A person shall not enter into an agreement with an owner, jockey, groom or any other person associated with or having an interest in a racehorse to predetermine the outcome of a horse race.

C. A person who influences or attempts to influence the outcome of a horse race or a person who enters into an agreement to predetermine the outcome of a horse race is guilty of a fourth degree felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978.

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.