Any person subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 who, with intent to defraud: A. falsely makes or alters any signature, to, or any part of, any writing which would, if genuine, apparently impose a legal liability on another or change his legal right or liability to his prejudice; or B. utters, offers, issues or transfers such a writing, known by him to be so made or altered; is guilty of forgery and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-12-54, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 337, § 53. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 1989, ch. 337 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 16, 1989.
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