New Mexico Code § 65-1-36.1

Civil penalty for bad checks
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If any payment required pursuant to the Motor Transportation Act is attempted to be made by check that is not paid upon presentment, such dishonor is presumptive of negligence. The penalty for such dishonor shall be not less than ten dollars ($10.00). This penalty is in addition to any other penalty imposed under any other law.
History: 1978 Comp., § 65-1-36.1, enacted by Laws 1992, ch. 106, § 15.

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