Whoever knowingly solicits or receives any remuneration in the form of any kickback, bribe, or rebate, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind from a person:
A. in return for referring an individual to that person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part with public money; or
B. in return for purchasing, leasing, ordering, or arranging for or recommending purchasing, leasing, or ordering any goods, facilities, services, or items for which payment may be made in whole or in part with public money, shall be guilty of a fourth degree felony.
History: Laws 1979, ch. 384, § 1.
Cross references. — For civil penalties for kickbacks or bribes, see 13-1-198 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Construction and application of § 2C1.1 of United States Sentencing Guidelines (18 USCS APPX § 2C1.1) pertaining to offenses involving public officials offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving bribes, or extortion under color of official right, 144 A.L.R. Fed. 615.