Section 10-9-23 - Penalties.
10-9-23. Penalties.
Any person wilfully violating any provision of the Personnel Act [10-9-1 NMSA 1978] or the rules of the board is guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to the criminal penalties, a person found guilty of a misdemeanor under the Personnel Act is ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position in the service, and forfeits his office or position.