Section 26-1-23 - False statements; false pretenses; forgery of labels or prescriptions prohibited.

26-1-23. False statements; false pretenses; forgery of labels or prescriptions prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person to:   

A.     willfully make a false statement in any prescription, order, report or record required by the New Mexico Drug [, Device] and Cosmetic Act [this article];   

B.     falsely assume the title of or represent himself to be a manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacist, physician, dentist, veterinarian or other authorized person for the purpose of obtaining any of the dangerous drugs;   

C.     make or utter any false or forged label to a package containing any of the dangerous drugs; or   

D.     make or utter any false or forged prescription or false or forged written order for dangerous drugs other than controlled substances.