New Mexico: Denied Personalized License Plates

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 28, 2022., Reference # R002145-033022.
Dear ,
The New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue received a public information request from you on March 28, 2022. Your request mentioned: "To whom it may concern;
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act I hereby request the following records with respect to motor vehicle license plates:
1. If one is kept a copy of the current list of prohibited or automatically denied vanity personal license plates.
2. A copy of any list of request vanity or personalized plates denied in 2021 or 2022.
3. For any denied application for vanity or personalized plates, a copy of the application and any correspondence sent to the applicant. This request is limited to denials after January 1, 2022.
4. If a system is maintained for soliciting or receiving complaints concerning vanity or personalized license plates, a copy of any complaint received in 2021 or 2022.
5. If any vanity or personalized license plates have been revoked since January 1, 2021, any record related to the revocation.
6. A copy of any statute or regulation concerning what combinations of vanity or personalized license plates are permitted or prohibited.
7. A list of all personalized or vanity license plates now in circulation. Alternatively, a list of such plates issues since January 1, 2018.
8. A copy of any directions, guidelines, or training materials concerning review of vanity or personalized license plates provided to staff members responsible for reviewing such applications.
The requested documents will be made to the public, and this request is not for commercial use."
In order to thoroughly research whether we have records responsive to your request, we will respond as quickly as possible, but not later than 15 days from the time the request was received.
However, should we discover that pursuant to the Inspection of Public Records Act (“IPRA”), NMSA 1978, § 14-2-10, your request is excessively burdensome and broad, we may require additional time to respond, but will advise you prior to April 11, 2022.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 505-629-9791.
Sincerely,
Sharon Kirkpatrick
Paralegal/IPRA Record Custodian
Legal Service Bureau
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HdvaZmV2a-2BcEkPackbx6Mr9uENq6Sgk4F2TJgA07n0wfHD3X1s6Q5DcI4lqWaS-2FYhVx1K-2FN1ImzKCOvIdcvnhyulT-2F-2B0xxPePZm-2FLO0exHinPdxw_27-2Fzq-2F8JLB-2B0LMGfr9vZcPn0-2BSILAKsjeWqwK9VxAcNa0G-2BUrfA-2FNAZsaKECyFhlDcfGk6xhCI6iTducWTOaxmPVPPjdl6T6R3DyxUa9BbpTQkR8uUeP7qN22Gc28otXmsaA2GXimVlOtTggBMSGmaA3eSurFGD1-2F0PNw8JMq3O1NiMT3HWU-2B91XYzQeDsM5l4ZdqQ-2FIHjYoyFIp1jmXBXPwty9mGAsgWd92Tz8Boas-3D)

Dear :
Thank you for your interest in public records of New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the NMSA 1978 § 14-2-1 through 12. Your request was received in this office on 3/28/2022 and given the reference number R002145-033022 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To whom it may concern;
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act I hereby request the following records with respect to motor vehicle license plates:
1. If one is kept a copy of the current list of prohibited or automatically denied vanity personal license plates.
2. A copy of any list of request vanity or personalized plates denied in 2021 or 2022.
3. For any denied application for vanity or personalized plates, a copy of the application and any correspondence sent to the applicant. This request is limited to denials after January 1, 2022.
4. If a system is maintained for soliciting or receiving complaints concerning vanity or personalized license plates, a copy of any complaint received in 2021 or 2022.
5. If any vanity or personalized license plates have been revoked since January 1, 2021, any record related to the revocation.
6. A copy of any statute or regulation concerning what combinations of vanity or personalized license plates are permitted or prohibited.
7. A list of all personalized or vanity license plates now in circulation. Alternatively, a list of such plates issues since January 1, 2018.
8. A copy of any directions, guidelines, or training materials concerning review of vanity or personalized license plates provided to staff members responsible for reviewing such applications.
The requested documents will be made to the public, and this request is not for commercial use.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: NMSA 1978 § 14-2-1 through 12 does not require a governmental body to create new records, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 28, 2022, Reference # R002145-033022.
Dear ,
The New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue received a public information request from you on March 28, 2022. Your request mentioned: 1. If one is kept a copy of the current list of prohibited or automatically denied vanity personal license plates. Answer: Responsive Document in your records center. 2. A copy of any list of request vanity or personalized plates denied in 2021 or 2022. We 3. For any denied application for vanity or personalized plates, a copy of the application and any correspondence sent to the applicant. This request is limited to denials after January 1, 2022. Answer: Pursuant to the Inspection for Public Records Act (“IPRA”) NMSA 1978, § 14-2-1A (12), “[e]very person has a right to inspect any public records of this state except . . .  as otherwise provided by law.”  However, § 14-2-8. Procedure for Requesting Records. B. states as follows: “Nothing in the Inspection of Public Records Act shall be construed to require a public body to create a public record.”  You are requesting information which we have determined does not currently exist and would, therefore, require the TRD to create a new public record.  We are, therefore, unable to provide for inspection of the records that would include the information that you have requested. We have no documents in response. 4. If a system is maintained for soliciting or receiving complaints concerning vanity or personalized license plates, a copy of any complaint received in 2021 or 2022. Answer: We do not store complaints centrally. They are handled on a case by case basis. We have no documents in response to this request. 5. If any vanity or personalized license plates have been revoked since January 1, 2021, any record related to the revocation. Answer: We have no documents in response to this request. 6. A copy of any statute or regulation concerning what combinations of vanity or personalized license plates are permitted or prohibited. Answer: Responsive Document in your records center. 7. A list of all personalized or vanity license plates now in circulation. Alternatively, a list of such plates issues since January 1, 2018. Answer: Pursuant to the Inspection for Public Records Act (“IPRA”) NMSA 1978, § 14-2-1A (12), “[e]very person has a right to inspect any public records of this state except . . . as otherwise provided by law.” However, § 14-2-8. Procedure for Requesting Records. B. states as follows: “Nothing in the Inspection of Public Records Act shall be construed to require a public body to create a public record.” You are requesting information which we have determined does not currently exist and would, therefore, require the TRD to create a new public record. We are, therefore, unable to provide for inspection of the records that would include the information that you have requested. We have no documents in response. 8. A copy of any directions, guidelines, or training materials concerning review of vanity or personalized license plates provided to staff members responsible for reviewing such applications. Answer: Per records we have available to your request they are available in your records center. The requested documents will be made to the public, and this request is not for commercial use.”
The New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Public Records Request - R002145-033022 (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HdvaZmV2a-2BcEkPackbx6Mr9uENq6Sgk4F2TJgA07n0wfFA71N6THl1Gvce-2FURbKHTfkmPIR56CRHz7YPWEy9inw-3DRK0Z_27-2Fzq-2F8JLB-2B0LMGfr9vZcPn0-2BSILAKsjeWqwK9VxAcNa0G-2BUrfA-2FNAZsaKECyFhlA9wTKuD4J-2FRVTvz8dcDzr017UliWkc2-2FiCBV0gTgIAFRQkHNdFT4kaEDP1hxQ8P2z95nWL5QfF20lhEoI1vaYAaVAv9o-2FmgapgOrh-2FVErdGJPCGzZjrtAeX0PK092Da7-2BWg1-2FqtzOgrrH55lD9XY82NC8IiXP3-2F-2FEPMESTP-2B3EbmaAvckQPwiOgAmTHOA80m)
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department considers this request fulfilled and therefore this request is closed. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Sharon Kirkpatrick
Paralegal/IPRA Record Custodian
Legal Service Bureau
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