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§ 1-20-8-2

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Every voter who knowingly attempts to vote on two or more paper ballots is guilty of a fourth degree felony. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-12-92, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 222, § 61; 2009, ch. 150, § 23; 1978 Comp., § 1-12-58 recompiled as § 1-20-8.2 by Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 109. ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 109 recompiled former 1-12-58 NMSA 1978 as 1-20-8.2 NMSA 1978 effective July 1, 2011. Cross references. — For offenses and penalties, see 1-20-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. The 2009 amendment, effective June 19, 2009, after 'who knowingly', deleted 'hands to the presiding judge' and added 'attempts to vote on'; after 'two or more', deleted 'emergency'; and after 'paper ballots', deleted 'folded together'. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 26 Am. Jur. 2d Elections § 468. 29 C.J.S. Elections § 325.