New Mexico Administrative Code

The objective of this rule is to establish requirements for the manufacture, sale, distribution, and operation of progressive systems under the Gaming Control Act and to provide notice of the requirements to any person wishing to manufacture, sell, distribute or operate a progres…

Unless otherwise defined below, terms used in this rule have the same meanings as set forth in the Gaming Control Act. A. "Act" means the New Mexico Gaming Control Act. B. "Administrator" means a person holding a certification of finding of suitability authorizing such person to …

A. Any New Mexico racetrack gaming operator licensee is eligible to operate a progressive system upon approval of the progressive system by the board and compliance with this rule. B. Any person other than a New Mexico racetrack gaming operator licensee may act as an administrato…

All gaming media capable of running a progressive jackpot shall be submitted to the board and to an independent testing laboratory selected by the board before a licensed manufacturer may release the progressive-capable gaming media for distribution in New Mexico.

New Mexico Gaming Control Board.

A. Registration shall be for a one-year period. B. All manufacturers of tier one associated equipment seeking a waiver of licensure shall register with the board on forms supplied and approved by the board and shall provide all information and documents requested. C. The registra…

A. The decision to grant a waiver of licensure for the manufacture of tier one associated equipment is within the absolute discretion of the board. Waivers will be granted on the terms and conditions the board deems necessary and provided the waiver is consistent with the purpose…

A. The board shall make the final decision to either grant or deny the waiver request. If the waiver request is granted, the manufacture will receive a written waiver indicating the specific tier one associated equipment it may manufacture without obtaining a manufacturer's licen…

A. A manufacturer seeking waiver of licensure for tier two associated equipment shall apply for approval of the tier two associated equipment pursuant to the requirements set forth in 15.1.7.30 NMAC. B. The manufacturer shall submit with the application a request for waiver of li…

This rule applies to all persons who manufacture associated equipment who are seeking waiver for licensure as a manufacturer under the New Mexico Gaming Control Act.

Section 60-2E-7(B)(3) of the Gaming Control Act authorized the board to develop, adopt and promulgate all regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of the Gaming Control Act. Section 60-2E-13(D) gives the board discretion to waive the licensing requirement …

Permanent.

May 15, 2002, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This rule establishes guidelines and procedures for obtaining a waiver of the license requirement for manufacturers of certain associated equipment.

Unless other wise defined below, terms used in this rule have the same meanings as set forth in the Gaming Control Act. A. "Act" means the New Mexico Gaming Control Act. B. "Associated equipment" means equipment or a mechanical, electromechanical or electronic contrivance, compon…

A. Any person who manufactures tier one associated equipment for use or play in the state or for sale, lease or distribution outside the state from any location within the state may request a waiver by filing a written waiver request form with the board. B. Waiver requests shall …

A. The board shall maintain and publish from time to time a list of tier one associated equipment and tier two associated equipment. B. If the equipment for which a manufacturer seeks waiver of licensure is not listed as tier one or tier two associated equipment no further action…

New Mexico Gaming Control Board.

A. All courses of instruction or other activities requiring access to the gaming devices must be conducted in a secured classroom. B. Gaming devices may be used and operated only for the purpose of providing instruction as authorized under the Act. C. Public post-secondary instit…

A. Gaming devices may be used and operated only for the purpose of exhibit, demonstration and marketing at a trade show event. B. Gaming devices must be shipped in demonstration mode with demonstration software. C. Participants in trade shows must submit, or ensure submission of,…

A. Gaming machines shall be used and operated only for the purpose of film or theatrical productions, or for other non-gaming purposes as specifically approved by the board. B. Gaming machines shall at all times remain in demonstration mode. C. Gaming machines shall not be transp…

A. Failure to comply with registration, transport, possession and use requirements of this rule will subject the person to a fine or penalty. B. If after investigation the board determines that sufficient grounds exist to assess a fine or penalty the board will initiate a hearing…

This rule applies to public post-secondary educational institutions and persons participating in trade shows who are seeking to temporarily possess gaming devices for limited purposes permitted under the New Mexico Gaming Control Act.

Section 60-2E-7(B)(3) of the Gaming Control Act authorizes the board to develop, adopt and promulgate all regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of the Gaming Control Act. Section 60-2E-8(C)(19) authorizes the board to establish criteria and conditions f…

Permanent.

October 31, 2002, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This rule establishes criteria and conditions for possession of gaming devices by public post-secondary educational institutions and persons participating in trade shows.

Unless otherwise defined below, terms used in this rule have the same meanings as set forth in the Gaming Control Act: A. "Act" means the New Mexico Gaming Control Act. B. "authorized personnel" means persons permitted to teach courses of instruction at public post-secondary educ…

A. A public post-secondary educational institution upon registration with the board may temporarily possess gaming devices for the limited purposes provided for under the act. B. A vendor upon registration with the board may temporarily possess unlicensed gaming devices for the l…

A. All public post-secondary educational institutions no less than thirty (30) days prior to possessing any unlicensed gaming device must register with the board on forms supplied or approved by the board and must provide all information and documents requested. Registration will…

New Mexico Gaming Control Board.

The sections and subsections of the parts in Chapter 1 of Title 15 promulgated by the board are deemed severable. If any section or subsection is found invalid, unconstitutional, or otherwise contrary to the laws of New Mexico by opinion of a court of competent jurisdiction or by…

This rule applies to all persons subject to regulations promulgated under the New Mexico Gaming Control Act by the gaming control board.

Paragraph (3) of Subsection B of Section 60-2E-7 NMSA 1978 of the Gaming Control Act authorizes the gaming control board to develop, adopt and promulgate all regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of the Gaming Control Act.

Permanent.

February 11, 2025, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This rule clarifies the role of the gaming control board in promulgating regulations and establish the scope and severability of such rules.

The board is authorized to adopt regulations pursuant to the Gaming Control Act, Sections 60-2E-1 through 60-2E-62 NMSA 1978. From time to time as the board deems necessary, the board will adopt, amend and repeal such regulations, consistent with the policy, objectives, and purpo…

Nothing contained in Title 15, Chapter 1 will be construed so as to conflict with any provision of the Gaming Control Act or any other applicable statute.

New Mexico Gaming Control Board.

This rule applies to all members of the Gaming Control Board.

Section 60-2E-7(B)(3) of the Gaming Control Act authorizes the Gaming Control Board to develop, adopt and promulgate all regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of the Gaming Control Act. Section 60-2E-7 of the Gaming Control Act requires that the Gaming …

Permanent.

January 29, 1999, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of this rule is to ensure that the business of the Gaming Control Board is conducted as expeditiously as possible, even when circumstances do not permit personal attendance of a member at a public meeting, by establishing standards for telephone participation in the…

Unless otherwise defined below, terms used in this rule have the same meanings as set forth in the Gaming Control Act: A. "board" means the Gaming Control Board. B. "conference telephone" means a telephone, or similar communications equipment, with a speaker and amplifier capable…

A. In all cases where it is possible, board members must attend public meetings of the board in person. B. A member of the board may participate in a meeting of the board by means of a conference telephone when it is difficult or impossible for the member to attend the meeting in…

New Mexico Gaming Control Board.

A. Every application, statement, and notice required to be filed under the act or this rule shall be submitted on forms supplied or approved by the board and shall contain such information and documents as specified. B. The applicant shall file with the application all supplement…