New Mexico · New Mexico Statutes 1978 — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)

N.M. Stat. § 30-20-16: N.M. Stat. § 30-20-16

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Falsely stating a bomb or explosive is placed to harm people or property is a fourth-degree felony. Intentionally communicating intent to bring a firearm to a property to cause fear, disrupt use, or prompt law enforcement response is a misdemeanor.

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