Section 17-2-40(H) provides the Commission with authority to create regulations protecting the confidentiality of data from an investigation. Section 17-2-45(B) NMSA 1978 provides criminal penalties for the taking of an endangered species. Section 17-2-42(B) NMSA 1978 provides the Director with the authority to enter into agreements. 17-2-40 -H NMSA 1978 requires the State Game Commission to adopt regulations governing the confidentiality of data. 17-2-43 authorizes the commission to enact regulations necessary to carry out all the provisions and purposes of the Wildlife Conservation Act.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.33.4.3