Any violation of the preceding section [10-2-3 NMSA 1978] shall constitute a misdemeanor in office.
History: Laws 1903, ch. 57, § 2; 1905, ch. 85, § 1; Code 1915, § 514; C.S. 1929, § 17-110; 1941 Comp., § 10-204; 1953 Comp., § 5-2-4.
ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The compilers of the 1915 Code substituted "preceding section" for "provisions of this act" and omitted a provision subjecting the offender to summary removal from office by the governor.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 67 C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees § 47.