It is unlawful to:
A. make any false statement, certificate, mark or rating with regard to any test, certification or appointment made under the Personnel Act;
B. directly or indirectly give, pay, offer, solicit or accept any money or other valuable consideration or secure or furnish any special or secret information for the purpose of affecting the rights or prospects of any person with respect to employment in the service.
History: 1953 Comp., § 5-4-43, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 240, § 16.
Cross references. — For employer immunity from liability for references on former employees, see 50-12-1 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 67 C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 255, 257, 258.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 10 - Public Officers and Employees
Section 10-9-2 - Purpose of act; enactment under constitution.
Section 10-9-4 - Coverage of service.
Section 10-9-7 - Certain rules changes requiring legislative approval.
Section 10-9-8 - Personnel board; appointment.
Section 10-9-9 - Board members; pay; meetings.
Section 10-9-10 - Board duties.
Section 10-9-11 - Board and office administratively attached to general services department.
Section 10-9-12 - Director duties.
Section 10-9-13 - Rules; adoption; coverage.
Section 10-9-13.1 - Legislative finding; purpose of act.
Section 10-9-13.2 - Veteran's preference.
Section 10-9-14 - Blind not barred from competitive examination; method of testing.
Section 10-9-15 - Duties of state officers and employers.
Section 10-9-16 - Status of present employees.
Section 10-9-17 - Certification of payroll.
Section 10-9-18 - Appeals by employees to the board.
Section 10-9-19 - Reduction in force.
Section 10-9-20 - Oaths; testimony; records; refusal.
Section 10-9-21 - Prohibited acts.
Section 10-9-22 - Unlawful acts prohibited.