Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles. > Article 5 - Licensing of Operators and Chauffeurs; Financial Responsibility; Uninsured Motorists' Insurance; Identification Cards, 66-5-1 through 66-5-504. > Section 66-5-17 - Use of license for identification.

Section 66-5-17 - Use of license for identification.

66-5-17. Use of license for identification.

In any criminal prosecution, civil action or administrative proceeding charging violation of a statute, ordinance or regulation concerning the sale, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages involving minors, proof that the person charged, in good faith, demanded and was shown a valid driver's license shall be valid defense to such prosecution, civil action or administrative proceeding.