The bill establishes a uniform procedure for civil investigative demands by the New Mexico Attorney General, allowing for the collection of documents and tangible objects relevant to civil investigations. A new section is added to the NMSA 1978, detailing the requirements for civil investigative demands, including the necessity for the demand to be in writing, the specification of the subject matter, and the identification of the attorney general's staff member to whom the materials should be produced. The bill also stipulates that these demands are not public records and outlines the methods of service, compliance requirements, and the process for contesting the demands in court.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections related to penalties and remedies for violations of the Tobacco Escrow Fund Act and the Affordable Housing Act, while repealing several outdated provisions. Notably, it removes previous language regarding the Attorney General's authority to issue civil investigative demands under these acts, consolidating the authority into the newly established uniform procedure. The amendments aim to streamline the investigative process and enhance the enforcement capabilities of the Attorney General's office.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 6-4-22, 6-27-9, 57-22-9.1