Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 20 - Military Affairs. > Article 5 - State Defense Force, 20-5-1 through 20-5-16. > Section 20-5-13 - Discrimination prohibited; penalty.

Section 20-5-13 - Discrimination prohibited; penalty.

20-5-13. Discrimination prohibited; penalty.

No employer or agent thereof shall refuse to hire, penalize or discharge from employment any person because of membership in the state defense force or prevent the member from performing any duty he may be called upon to perform by proper authority. Willful violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor.