For the purposes of Sections 30-33-12 through 30-33-14 NMSA 1978:
A. "credit card" means an identification card or plate issued to a person, firm or corporation by any person, firm or corporation engaged in the furnishing of telecommunications service, which permits the person, firm or corporation to whom the card has been issued to obtain telecommunications service on credit;
B. "credit card number" means the card number appearing in a credit card; and
C. "telecommunication service" means service furnished by a public utility, including a telephone company, by which there is accomplished, or may be accomplished, the sending or receiving of information, data, messages, writing, signs, signals, pictures and sound of all kinds, by aid of wire, cable, radio or other means or apparatus.
History: 1953 Comp., § 40-21-49, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 49, § 1; 1967, ch. 134, § 1.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 33 - Fraud and False Dealing
Section 30-33-1 - Sale of Indian-made articles as genuine.
Section 30-33-3 - Indian Arts and Crafts Sales Act; short title.
Section 30-33-4 - Definitions.
Section 30-33-5 - Purpose of act.
Section 30-33-7 - Unlawful acts.
Section 30-33-8 - Enforcement by attorney general or district attorney.
Section 30-33-9 - Violation of act; penalties.
Section 30-33-10 - Private right of action; damages.
Section 30-33-11 - Administrative regulations.
Section 30-33-12 - Obtaining telecommunications service with intent to defraud; definitions.