Underage gaming; penalty for permitting or participation
NMSA 1978, § 60-2E-56
in effect60-2E-56. Underage gaming; penalty for permitting or participation
A. A person who knowingly permits an individual who the person knows is younger than twenty-one years of age to participate in gaming is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978.
B. An individual who participates in gaming when he is younger than twenty-one years of age at the time of participation is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978.
Laws 1997, ch. 190, § 58.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18563/index.do#!b/60-2E-56Fetched: 10/20/2026
