A. A person shall not take or threaten to take any retaliatory, disciplinary or other adverse action against another person who in good faith:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 10-16G-16

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

(1)     files a verified complaint with the commission that alleges a violation; or

(2)     provides testimony, records, documents or other information to the commission during an investigation or at a hearing.

B. A complainant and a respondent shall not communicate ex parte with any hearing officer, commissioner or other person involved in a determination of the complaint.

C. Nothing in the State Ethics Commission Act precludes civil or criminal actions for libel or slander or other civil or criminal actions against a person who files a false claim.

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