§ NMSA 1978, § 1-12-4Conduct of election; maintenance of order

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Conduct of election; maintenance of order.
A. The presiding judge and the election judges shall maintain order within the polling place.
B. Crowding or confusion shall not be permitted in the polling place.
C. Admittance of voters to the polling place shall be controlled and limited to prevent crowding
or rushing the precinct board in the performance of its duties.
D. The presiding judge or any election judge may call upon any peace officer to assist in the
maintenance of order in the polling place. When so requested, the peace officer shall render assistance.
E. The presiding judge or any election judge may designate any peace officer to assist in the
conduct of the election by standing outside the polling place entrance and controlling the admission of voters to the polling place.

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