Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 20 - Military Affairs. > Article 12 - Code of Military Justice, 20-12-1 through 20-12-73. > Section 20-12-19 - Unlawful enlistment, appointment or separation.

Section 20-12-19 - Unlawful enlistment, appointment or separation.

20-12-19. Unlawful enlistment, appointment or separation.

Any person subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 who effects an enlistment or appointment in or a separation from the armed forces of any person who is known to him to be ineligible for that enlistment, appointment or separation because it is prohibited by law, regulation or order shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.