A. A peace officer shall not be prohibited by his police or sheriff's department employer from engaging in any political activity when the officer is off duty, except as otherwise required by law.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this section, any peace officer employed by the New Mexico state police department shall be governed by the provisions of regulations adopted by the department regarding political activity.
History: Laws 1991, ch. 117, ยง 10.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 14 - Peace Officer's Employer-Employee Relations
Section 29-14-1 - Short title.
Section 29-14-2 - Findings and purpose.
Section 29-14-4 - Investigations of peace officers; requirements.
Section 29-14-5 - Polygraph examinations.
Section 29-14-6 - Investigation of administrative matters.
Section 29-14-7 - Personnel files.
Section 29-14-8 - Constitutional rights; notification.
Section 29-14-9 - Forced disclosure of financial status prohibited.