Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 29-7-13 - Refusal, suspension or revocation of certificationA. After consultation with the employing agency, the board may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke a police officer's certification when the board determines that a person has: (1) failed to satisfy the qualifications for certification, set forth in Section 29-7-6 NMSA 1978;(2) committed acts that constitute dishonesty or fraud;(3) been convicted of, pled guilty to or entered a plea of no contest to: (a) any felony charge; or(b) any violation of federal or state law or a local ordinance relating to aggravated assault, theft, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, controlled substances or any law or ordinance involving moral turpitude;(4) knowingly made any false statement in his application for certification.B. The board shall develop, adopt and promulgate administrative procedures for suspension or revocation of a police officer's certification that include notice and an opportunity for the affected police officer to be heard as well as procedures for review of the board's decision.1978 Comp., § 29-7-13, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 255, § 10.Amended by 2021, c. 17,s. 1, eff. 6/18/2021.