N.M. Stat. § 24-12-3

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 24-12-3 - Penalties

A. A person who conducts a post-mortem examination on an unclaimed body without express permission of the medical investigator is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978.

B. A person who unlawfully disposes of, uses or sells an unclaimed body is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978.

NMS § 24-12-3

Laws 1941, ch. 148, §§ 2, 4; 1941 Comp., §§ 71-502, 71-504; 1953 Comp., § 12-7-4, reenacted by Laws 1973, ch. 354, § 3.

Amended by 2023, c. 162,s. 3, eff. 7/1/2023.