Section 68-2-17 - Laws; rules and regulations; violations; penalties.

68-2-17. Laws; rules and regulations; violations; penalties.

It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of the Forest Conservation Act [68-2-1 NMSA 1978] or any provision of a rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto. Such violation is a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof such person shall be punished for each violation by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year or both.