No person so unlawfully employed shall be paid or receive any compensation from public funds, and such employment shall be null and void, and the person or persons giving such employment, together with his or their bondsmen, shall be liable for any and all monies so unlawfully paid out.
History: Laws 1925, ch. 50, § 2; C.S. 1929, § 96-137; 1941 Comp., § 10-111; 1953 Comp., § 5-1-11.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 67 C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees § 23.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 10 - Public Officers and Employees
Section 10-1-1 - [Ineligibility for recess appointment after rejection by senate.]
Section 10-1-2 - [Person convicted of crime; ineligibility for office; exception.]
Section 10-1-4 - [Women eligible for appointment.]
Section 10-1-6 - [Affidavits of residence; prima facie value as evidence.]
Section 10-1-7 - [Provisions of employment contracts.]
Section 10-1-8 - [Failure to employ residents; penalties.]
Section 10-1-9 - [False affidavit to obtain employment; penalty.]