13-1-146.1: Directed suretyship prohibited; penalty.

A. Except to the extent necessary to ensure that a surety company meets the requirements of Subsection A of Section 13-4-18 NMSA 1978, an employee of the state or its political subdivisions, or a person acting or purporting to act on behalf of that employee, shall not require a bidder or an offeror in a procurement for a construction contract pursuant to the Procurement Code to make application or furnish financial data for a surety bond or to obtain a surety bond from a particular surety company, insurance company, broker or agent in connection with the bid or proposal.

B. A person who violates Subsection A of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978.