Unlawful opening of a ballot box consists of opening any ballot box or inspecting or removing the contents thereof without lawful authority, or conspiring with others to have the same done. Whoever commits unlawful opening of a ballot box is guilty of a fourth degree felony. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-20-3, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 429. Cross references. — For opening ballot box, see 1-13-14 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 26 Am. Jur. 2d Elections §§ 469, 487 et seq. 29 C.J.S. Elections §§ 327, 340.
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