In any proceedings under the provisions of the Liquor Control Act [60-3A-1 NMSA 1978], the possession of more than one thousand two hundred liters of wine by any person who is not a public warehouseman, registered carrier or licensee shall be prima facie evidence that the person has manufactured the wine for the purpose of sale and possesses the wine for the purpose of sale in violation of the Liquor Control Act.
History: Laws 1981, ch. 39, § 109.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 45 Am. Jur. 2d Intoxicating Liquors § 408.
Power to prohibit the possession of intoxicating liquor, irrespective of any intention to traffic therein, 2 A.L.R. 1085.
Constitutionality, construction and effect of statute making possession of intoxicating liquor evidence of violation of law, 31 A.L.R. 1222.
Constitutionality of statute making unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor legally obtained, or providing for its confiscation, 37 A.L.R. 1386.
48 C.J.S. Intoxicating Liquors § 346.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 60 - Business Licenses
Section 60-7A-1 - Hours and days of business.
Section 60-7A-4 - Sale, shipment and delivery unlawful.
Section 60-7A-4.1 - Unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages; criminal penalty; forfeiture.
Section 60-7A-4.2 - Record of sales; administrative penalties.
Section 60-7A-7 - Manufacture of spirituous liquors; felony.
Section 60-7A-8 - Sales to wholesalers.
Section 60-7A-9 - Credit extension by wholesalers.
Section 60-7A-10 - Wholesalers prohibited from owning retailer's or dispenser's establishment.
Section 60-7A-11 - Offenses by retailers.
Section 60-7A-13 - Sales by clubs.
Section 60-7A-14 - Filling bottles; misrepresentation of alcoholic beverages.
Section 60-7A-15 - Public nuisance.
Section 60-7A-16 - Sale to intoxicated persons.
Section 60-7A-17 - Prostitution; loitering; promoting.
Section 60-7A-19 - Commercial gambling on licensed premises.
Section 60-7A-20 - False complaints; misdemeanor.
Section 60-7A-21 - Possession or display of United States license.
Section 60-7A-23 - Possession of wine as prima facie evidence.