Section 61-28B-22 - Criminal penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2012.) - New Mexico Statutes

61-28B-22. Criminal penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2012.)

A.     When the board has reason to believe that a person or firm has knowingly engaged in an act or practice that violates the provisions of the 1999 Public Accountancy Act [61-28B-1 NMSA 1978], the board may bring its information to the attention of the district attorney or other appropriate law enforcement officer of any jurisdiction who may bring a criminal proceeding.   

B.     A person or firm that knowingly violates a provision of the 1999 Public Accountancy Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by a definite term of imprisonment not to exceed six months or both.