New Mexico Code § 60-1A-27

Predetermining horse races; influencing or attempting to influence; fourth degree felony. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
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A. A person shall not influence or attempt to influence the outcome of a horse race by offering money, a thing of value, a future benefit, a favor, preferred treatment or a form of pressure or threat.
B. A person shall not enter into an agreement with an owner, jockey, groom or any other person associated with or having an interest in a racehorse to predetermine the outcome of a horse race.
C. A person who influences or attempts to influence the outcome of a horse race or a person who enters into an agreement to predetermine the outcome of a horse race is guilty of a fourth degree felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 39, § 27.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 60-1A-29 NMSA 1978.
Participants' fraud not covered. — Disputes involving losses through the fraud of one participant in a claiming race against another participant were never intended to be settled by the track authorities under this section or any rule adopted pursuant thereto. Grandi v. LeSage , 1965-NMSC-017, 74 N.M. 799, 399 P.2d 285 (decided under former law).

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