Section 30-20-11 - Dueling. - New Mexico Statutes

30-20-11. Dueling.

Dueling consists of any person:   

A.     conveying by written or verbal message a challenge to any other person to fight a duel with any deadly weapon, and whether or not such duel ensues;   

B.     accepting a challenge from another person to fight a duel with any deadly weapon, and whether or not such duel ensues;   

C.     engaging in or fighting a duel with any deadly weapon; or   

D.     aiding, encouraging or seconding either party to a duel and being present at such duel when deadly weapons are used.   

Whoever commits dueling is guilty of a fourth degree felony.