New Mexico § 7-1-76 - Revealing information concerning taxpayers
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 7-1-76 — Revealing information concerning taxpayers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1-76. Revealing information concerning taxpayers
A person who reveals to another person any return or return information that is prohibited
from being revealed pursuant to Section 7-1-8 NMSA 1978 or who uses a return or return information for any purpose that is not authorized
by Sections 7-1-8 through 7-1-8.11 NMSA 1978 is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more
than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned up to one year, or both, together
with costs of prosecution, and shall not be employed by the state for a period of
five years after the date of the conviction.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 7-1-76
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 7-1-76 cover?
Section 7-1-76 ("Revealing information concerning taxpayers") 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 § 7-1-76?
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