Unlawful speculation in claims against state consists of any public officer or public employee directly or indirectly buying, selling, bartering, dealing in or speculating in or with any certificate, warrant or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the state, a municipality or other political subdivision, unless such certificate, warrant or other evidence of indebtedness shall have been lawfully issued to such person in payment of his salary or in consideration for services rendered by such person for supplies furnished by him.
Whoever commits unlawful speculation in claims against state is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History: 1953 Comp., § 40A-23-5, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 303, § 23-5.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 23 - Misconduct by Officials
Section 30-23-1 - Demanding illegal fees.
Section 30-23-2 - Paying or receiving public money for services not rendered.
Section 30-23-3 - Making or permitting false public voucher.
Section 30-23-4 - Injunction to restrain unlawful payment of public funds.
Section 30-23-5 - Unlawful speculation in claims against state.
Section 30-23-6 - Unlawful interest in a public contract.
Section 30-23-7 - Civil damages for engaging in illegal acts.