A. In the event that a subpoena needs to be issued immediately, any commissioner, in his discretion, may authorize the director or deputy director to sign his name to such subpoena, provided:

(1) The director or deputy director shall inform the commissioner of the circumstances requiring immediate issuance and the anticipated testimony and/or exhibits to be received by the subpoena, and

(2) It is impractical or unduly burdensome for the commissioner to personally sign the subpoena.

B. Subpoenas issued pursuant to this regulation are in accordance with Section 29-9-5 C (4) NMSA 1978, which provides, in pertinent part, that “ The commission may designate any of its members or members of its staff to exercise any such powers, pursuant to regulations adopted by the commission.”

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Chairman

Governor’s Organized Crime Prevention Commission

[Recompiled 11/30/01]