Section 69-25A-32 - Conflict of interest; penalty; disclosure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2014.)
69-25A-32. Conflict of interest; penalty; disclosure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2014.)
A. It is unlawful for a state employee who performs any function or duty under the Surface Mining Act [Chapter 69, Article 25A NMSA 1978] to have a direct or indirect financial interest in any underground or surface coal mining operation.
B. Whoever knowingly violates the provisions of Subsection A of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or by imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.
C. The commission shall promulgate regulations to establish methods by which the provisions of this section shall be monitored and enforced, including appropriate provisions for the filing by such employees and the review of statements and supplements thereto concerning any financial interest which may be affected by this section.