Section 1-20-23 - Violation of code by officers. - New Mexico Statutes

1-20-23. Violation of code by officers.

Violation of the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSa 1978] by officers consists of the willful violation of the Election Code by any state or county officer or by any deputy or assistant thereto, or the willful failure or refusal of any such person to perform any act or duty required of him by the Election Code.   

Any officer, deputy or assistant who commits such willful violation of the Election Code is guilty of a fourth degree felony and, in addition, violation is sufficient cause for removal from office in a proceeding instituted for that purpose as provided by law.