45th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2001

RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS; AMENDING THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS FOR A PUBLIC BODY.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. Section 14-2-7 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1993, Chapter 258, Section 4) is amended to read:

"14-2-7. DESIGNATION OF CUSTODIAN--DUTIES.--Each public body shall designate at least one custodian of public records who shall:

A. receive and respond to requests to inspect public records;

B. provide proper and reasonable opportunities to inspect public records; [and]

C. provide reasonable facilities to make or furnish copies of the public records during usual business hours; and

D. post in a conspicuous location at the administrative office of each public agency a notice describing:

(1) the right of a person to inspect a public body's records;

(2) procedures for requesting inspection of public records;

(3) procedures for requesting copies of public records;

(4) fees for copying public records; and

(5) the responsibility of a public body to make available public records for inspection."