N.M. Stat. § 56-5-4

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 56-5-4 - False certificate as to protest by notary public; penalty

Any notary public, who shall willfully issue a false certificate in relation to any note or order protested by him, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty dollars [($20.00)] nor more than five hundred dollars [($500)], and shall also be liable for damages to any party injured by such false certificate.

NMS § 56-5-4

Laws 1876, ch. 30, § 3; C.L. 1884, § 1731; C.L. 1897, § 2547; Code 1915, § 594; C.S. 1929, § 27-106; 1941 Comp., § 53-704; 1953 Comp., § 50-7-4; Laws 1961, ch. 96, § 11-109.