1. A. Except as provided herein and except as otherwise provided by law, the following records will be considered confidential and are not subject to public inspection:

   1. (1) letters of reference;
   2. (2) medical reports or records of chemical dependency, physical or mental examinations or treatment;
   3. (3) examination scores; the contents of any examination used to test for an individual's knowledge or competence;
   4. (4) investigative files; and
   5. (5) matters of opinion.
2. B. Only board members and board staff may have access to non-public records, unless approved by the board attorney or ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

[16.7.1.12 NMAC - Rp, 16.7.1.12 NMAC, 11/15/2019]