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Section 19-10-36 - Rules and regulations; protection of instruments and records.

19-10-36. [Rules and regulations; protection of instruments and records.]

The commissioner is authorized to make,  publish and enforce all necessary and reasonable rules and regulations for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this  act [19-10-31 to 19-10-38 NMSA 1978] and shall take necessary precautions for the safekeeping and protection of the instruments and records referred to in this act.