New Mexico § 19-1-2.1 - Confidential information; penalty
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-1-2.1 — Confidential information; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1-2.1. Confidential information; penalty
The provisions of any confidential contract, reserve data or other confidential information
required to be submitted under any lease or rule or regulation of the commissioner
of public lands, and which is clearly marked as confidential by the person from whom
submission is required, shall be held confidential by the commissioner, his employees
and his agents. Any person who willfully violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent statistical information from
being derived from the information available to the commissioner or its use in public
hearings before the commissioner or in appeals from decisions of the commissioner
for which such information is essential. This section shall not be construed to protect any information, even if otherwise
considered confidential under this section, if such information is also available
from public, non-confidential sources. Notwithstanding the provisions of any act requiring meetings of public bodies to
be open, the commissioner may close that part of any meeting where confidential information
covered by this section is discussed.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-1-2.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-1-2.1 cover?
Section 19-1-2.1 ("Confidential information; penalty") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 19-1-2.1?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-1-2.1" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 19-1-2.1 apply to my situation?
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