12.7.2.13

Inquiries:

1. A. Any person may request from the office of the secretary of state information regarding particular debtors. The request may be made either in person, by telephone or in writing. At the time the inquiry is made, the operations division staff will search the computerized database of agricultural filing records and provide orally a preliminary confirmation of the debtor(s). A written confirmation of the search and the information provided will be mailed to the inquiring party before the end of the next business day.
2. B. Inquiries may be made Monday through Friday, with the exception of official state holidays, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (mountain time). If systems are down for any other unforeseen reason, the secretary of state will suspend inquiries until the office is prepared to resume such functions.

3. C. The fee for each inquiry, which includes the oral response and the confirmation notice, is fifteen dollars ($15.00) per debtor name or any variation of that name. A billing of the inquiry will be included with the written confirmation, and payment must be made within fifteen (15) calendar days. The inquiring party will be responsible for any communication expenses.

   [1//188, 8/1/98; Recompiled 10/15/01]

   History OF 12.7.2 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC Regulatory Filing History: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the State Records Center and Archives under:

   SOS Rule 88-1, Rules and Regulations Relating to Central Filing of Security Interests for Agricultural Products, filed 3/14/88.

   History of Repealed Material: [RESERVED]