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New Mexico · Through 2026-07-01

29-16-12: Penalty.

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  1. Chapter 29 - Law Enforcement
  2. ARTICLE 16 DNA Identification

A. Any person who by virtue of his employment or official position possesses or has access to samples or DNA records and who willfully discloses any of them to any person or in any manner not authorized by the DNA Identification Act is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978.

B. Any person who uses or attempts to use samples or DNA records for a purpose not authorized by the DNA Identification Act is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978.

C. Any person who obtains or attempts to obtain samples or DNA records for a purpose not authorized by the DNA Identification Act is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978.

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