(A) Impersonating a public officer consists of any person either:
(1) Without due authority, exercising or attempting to exercise the functions of any peace officer; or
(2) Falsely assuming or pretending to be a peace officer, justice of the peace, or coroner with intent to deceive another.
(B) Whoever commits impersonating public officer is guilty of violating this section.
(1981 Code, § 16-68) (Ord. 579, passed 1-28-1969) Penalty, see § 130.999
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see NMSA § 30-27-2.1