New Mexico § 74-1-7.1 - Green zia program; business sensitive information confidential

§ 74-1-7.1. Green zia program; business sensitive information confidential

A. The department may develop and administer a pollution prevention program to be

known as the “green zia program”. The department may enter into contracts with the federal government, promulgate

rules and take other actions appropriate and necessary to produce an efficient and

effective program. B. Information provided to the department in accordance with the green zia program

may be subject to confidentiality if the person furnishing the information demonstrates

to the department that the information would divulge confidential methods or processes

entitled to protection as trade secrets. If the department determines that the information is subject to confidentiality,

the secretary shall promulgate a determination of confidentiality with an order of

confidentiality. Confidential information may be disclosed to employees or authorized representatives

of the department, but they shall not disclose the information to any other person. C. A person who violates an order of confidentiality by disclosing confidential information

pursuant to this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished

by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation or by imprisonment

for a definite term of one year or both.