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New Mexico AG: No Penalty Under Law For Destroying E-mail Records

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· Story link The Attorney General’s Office in New Mexico said state law provides no punishment for officials who do…

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The Attorney General’s Office in New Mexico said state law provides no punishment for officials who do not retain state records as required by law. The issue came up when the Santa Fe New Mexican requested Public Service Commission e-mails that, in turns out, had been destroyed. (6/2/08)

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