30-16D-3. Fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle

A. Fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle consists of a person intentionally misappropriating or taking a vehicle or motor vehicle as defined by the Motor Vehicle Code [Chapter 66, Articles 1 to 8 NMSA 1978] that belongs to another person by means of fraudulent conduct, practices or representations.

B. Whoever commits fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle is guilty of a:

(1) fourth-degree felony for a first offense;

(2) third-degree felony for a second offense; and

(3) second-degree felony for a third or subsequent offense.

History: Laws 2009, ch. 253, § 3 and Laws 2009, ch. 261, § 3.