Investigations; complaints; enforcement

NMSA 1978, § 10-16B-5 — under Article 16B.

NMSA 1978, § 10-16B-5

A. The state ethics commission may initiate investigations to determine whether the provisions of the Gift Act have been violated. A person who believes that a violation of the Gift Act has occurred may file a complaint with the state ethics commission. B. If the state ethics commission determines that a violation has occurred, the commission shall refer the matter to the attorney general for criminal prosecution. History: Laws 2019, ch. 86, § 32.