Any unauthorized person wearing a military uniform or facsimile thereof with the intent to impersonate a person with military authority is guilty of a misdemeanor; but if this offense is committed in time of war or following a declaration of martial law, the offender shall be guilty of a fourth degree felony.
History: 1978 Comp., § 20-11-5, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 83.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-11-5 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 269, § 5, relating to applicability of Code, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Section 20-11-1 - Failure to appear; penalty.
Section 20-11-2 - Hindering national guard; penalty.
Section 20-11-3 - Interference with enrolling officer; penalty.
Section 20-11-4 - Wrongful possession of military property; penalty.
Section 20-11-5 - Wrongful wearing of uniform; penalty.
Section 20-11-5.1 - Misrepresentation of military service; penalty.
Section 20-11-6 - Employment discrimination prohibited; penalty.
Section 20-11-7 - Peace officers' neglect or refusal to act; penalty.