New Mexico Indecent Exposure Laws

Indecent exposure:

Knowingly and intentionally exposing one's genitals to the public.

Indecent dancing:

Knowingly and intentionally exposing one's intimate parts to the public while dancing or performing in a licensed liquor establishment or allowing such to happen the owner or agent of the licensed liquor establishment.

"Intimate parts" means the male or female genitals or female areola.

Indecent waitering:

Knowingly and intentionally exposing one's intimate parts to the public while serving beverage or food in a licensed liquor establishment or allowing such to happen the owner or agent of the licensed liquor establishment.

Aggravated indecent exposure:

Knowingly and intentionally exposing one's genitals to the public in a lewd and lascivious manner, with the intent of threatening or intimidating another person, while committing one of the following:

• Exposing one's genitals to a child less than 18 years of age
• Assault or aggravated assault
• Assault with intent to commit a violent felony
• Battery or aggravated battery
• Criminal sexual penetration
• Abuse of a child

Indecent exposure is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in prison and up to $1,000 in fines.

Indecent dancing or waitering are petty misdemeanors punishable by up 6 months in prison and up to $500 in fines. The owner's liquor license may also be suspended or revoked.

Aggravated indecent exposure is a fourth-degree felony punishable by up 18 months in prison to and up to $5,000.