Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 1 - Elections. > Article 20 - Offenses and Penalties, 1-20-1 through 1-20-23. > Section 1-20-4 - Unlawful opening of ballot box.

Section 1-20-4 - Unlawful opening of ballot box.

1-20-4. Unlawful opening of ballot box.

Unlawful opening of a ballot box consists of opening any ballot box or inspecting or removing the contents thereof without lawful authority, or conspiring with others to have the same done.   

Whoever commits unlawful opening of a ballot box is guilty of a fourth degree felony.