Chapter 60, Chapter 60

pictures; report to commission. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) A. Any person who charges and receives an admission fee for exhibiting any live professional contest on a closed-circuit telecast or motion picture shall, within seventy- two hours after the event, furnish to the …

2030.) Any person who willfully attempts to evade or defeat any regulatory fee or supervisory fee or the payment thereof imposed pursuant to the Professional Athletic Competition Act is guilty of a fourth degree felony. History: Laws 1980, ch. 90, § 27; 2005, ch. 346, § 5.

In the case of failure due to negligence or disregard of rules and regulations of the commission, but without intent to defraud, to pay when due any amount of regulatory fee or supervisory fee required to be paid pursuant to the Professional Athletic Competition Act, there shall …

Any person violating the provisions of the Professional Athletic Competition Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction therefor shall be punished, in the discretion of the court, by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail …

effective July 1, 2030.) A. There is created the "New Mexico athletic commission". The commission shall be administratively attached to the department. B. The commission shall consist of five members who are New Mexico residents and who are appointed by the governor. Three of the…

effective July 1, 2030.) The New Mexico athletic commission is terminated on July 1, 2029 pursuant to the Sunset Act. The commission shall continue to operate according to the provisions of the Professional Athletic Competition Act until July 1, 2030. Effective July 1, 2030, Chap…

age; penalty. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) A. It is unlawful for any person to permit, promote or sponsor any person under the age of fifteen years to train as a boxer, engage in boxing matches or compete in school boxing exhibitions or events without wearing protective hea…

effective July 1, 2030.) The provisions of the Criminal Offender Employment Act [28-2-1 to 28-2-6 NMSA 1978] shall govern any consideration of criminal records required or permitted by the Professional Athletic Competition Act. History: 1978 Comp., § 60-2A-33, enacted by Laws 199…

penalty. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) A person who is not licensed to engage in a professional athletic competition activity regulated by the board is subject to disciplinary proceedings by the board as provided in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]. Th…

contests. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) State championships are recognized in fourteen classes; the classes for professional boxers and the maximum weights for each class are: A. junior flyweight: one hundred eight pounds; B. flyweight: one hundred twelve pounds; C. bantamwe…

contenders. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) A. The commission shall declare a state champion professional boxer in each weight class. B. At least two times per year, the commission shall publish a list of professional boxing top ten ranked contenders in each weight class. C. T…

A. The commission shall elect annually in December a chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary. The commission shall meet as often as necessary for the conduct of business, but no less than twice a year. Meetings shall be called by the chairman or upon the written re…

The commission members shall be entitled to per diem and mileage as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978], and shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. History: Laws 1980, ch. 90, § 6.

A. There is created the "medical advisory board" to assist the commission. B. The board shall consist of three members to be appointed by the commission. Each member of the board shall be licensed to practice medicine in this state and shall have had at the time of appointment at…

(Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) The commission shall have sole direction, management, control and jurisdiction over all professional contests to be conducted, held or given within New Mexico, and no professional contest shall be conducted, held or given in this state except in…

contests. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) A. The commission shall have sole direction, management, control and jurisdiction over all contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat to be conducted, held or given within New Mexico, and no contest or exhibition may be conducted, held …

effective July 1, 2030.) A. The commission may issue licenses to conduct, hold or give a professional contest to any promoter under such terms and in accordance with such rules as the commission may adopt. B. Any application for such a license shall be in writing and shall correc…

Chapter 60, Article 2C NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act". History: Laws 1989, ch. 346, § 1; 1997, ch. 17, § 1.

A. Any individual, firm, partnership or corporation that violates any provision of the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment for not more than on…

A. If a person is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act, that person's license or permit may be revoked or suspended by the state fire marshal, his deputies or designees. B. No individual, firm, corporation or partnership shall …

As used in the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act: A. "aerial shell" means a cylindrical or spherical cartridge containing a lift charge, burst charge and effect composition. Upon firing from a reloadable tube, the lift charge is consumed and the cartridge is expelled into the ai…

administration; permits and licenses. A. No person may sell, hold for sale, import, distribute or offer for sale, as manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler or retailer, any fireworks in this state unless such person has first obtained the appropriate license or permit. B. The stat…

A. An applicant for a license or permit under the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act shall pay to the state fire marshal's office the following fees, which shall not be refundable: (1) manufacturer license $1,500; (2) distributor license 2,000; (3) wholesaler license 1,000; (4) d…

unlawful. No individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association shall possess for retail sale in this state, sell or offer for sale at retail or possess or use any fireworks other than permissible fireworks. History: Laws 1989, ch. 346, § 5; 1991, ch. 133, § 4.

Nothing in the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act shall prohibit licensed wholesalers, distributors, importers or manufacturers from storing, selling, shipping or otherwise transporting fireworks as defined by the United States department of transportation to any person or entity…

A. Permissible fireworks are: (1) ground and hand-held sparkling devices: (a) cone fountains; (b) crackling devices; (c) cylindrical fountains; (d) flitter sparklers; (e) ground spinners; (f) illuminating torches; and (g) wheels; (2) aerial devices: (a) aerial shell kit-reloadabl…

A. Fireworks may not be sold at retail without a retail permit. The permit shall be at the location where the retail sale takes place. B. All places where fireworks are stored, sold or displayed shall be in compliance with the code of safety standards published by the national fi…

and use. A. The governing body of a municipality may hold a hearing to determine if fireworks restrictions should be imposed within the boundaries of the incorporated municipality affected by extreme or severe drought conditions. The findings of the governing body shall be based …

Except as provided in Section 9 [60-26-8.1 NMSA 1978] of this act, nothing in the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act shall prohibit the display of display fireworks, except that any individual, association, partnership, corporation, organization, county or municipality shall secu…

national fire protection association standards required. All places where theatrical pyrotechnics articles are manufactured, stored, sold or displayed shall be in compliance with the code of safety standards published by the national fire protection association for the use of pyr…

This act [60-2D-1 to 60-2D-18 NMSA 1978] may be known as the "Bicycle Racing Act". History: Laws 1991, ch. 233, § 1.

A. Each initial application for a pari-mutuel bicycle-racing license shall: (1) be made under oath on a form supplied by the commission and shall be filed on a date set by the commission by regulation; (2) set forth the time, place and number of days of the proposed bicycle- raci…

Pari-mutuel bicycle-racing licenses may be renewed upon application of the licensee annually for the same dates or for other dates the licensee requests, but for not less than the total number of days allotted during the preceding year. The application for a renewal shall be in t…

licensee. Every pari-mutuel bicycle-racing licensee shall, as a condition to receiving a license to conduct bicycle-racing meets: A. carry public liability insurance in a form, in an amount and with a company approved by the commission, for the protection of the public, exhibitor…

The commission, using the procedures of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1- 31 NMSA 1978]: A. when dealing with a general bicycle-racing license, shall refuse to issue a license if the applicant: (1) as an individual or, if a partnership, joint venture or corporation, if a…

The commission, using the procedures of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1- 31 NMSA 1978]: A. when dealing with a general bicycle-racing license, may revoke or suspend the license if the licensee: (1) as an individual or, if a partnership, joint venture or corporation, if …

A. A pari-mutuel bicycle-racing licensee may conduct pari-mutuel wagering. In the conduct of such wagering, all breakage shall be split equally between the state and the licensee. Breakage shall be those odd cents remaining after paying winning ticket holders a minimum of ten cen…

Each licensee holding a pari-mutuel bicycle-racing license shall withhold fifteen percent from the pari-mutuel bicycle-racing wagers made and pay daily: A. thirteen percent of the gross receipts of all pari-mutuel bicycle-racing wagers at a meet to the state treasurer, which shal…

It is unlawful: A. for any licensee or any trainer of any person licensed to enter any racing contest supervised by the commission to fail to comply with all rules, regulations and orders issued by the commission; B. for any person to participate except as a spectator in any raci…

Any person who violates any of the provisions of the Bicycle Racing Act is guilty of a petty misdemeanor. History: Laws 1991, ch. 233, § 18.

As used in the Bicycle Racing Act: A. "commission" means the bicycle racing commission; B. "bicycle racing" means racing at Keiren velodrome bicycle-racing tracks approved by the commission; C. "license" means a license for a racing meet issued under the provisions of the Bicycle…

The "bicycle racing commission" is created. The commission shall consist of three commissioners appointed by the governor. The first commission members shall be appointed for staggered terms, one ending on July 1, 1993 and one ending on July 1 of each of the following two odd-num…

A. Within thirty days after appointment, the first commission shall organize for the transaction of business by selecting one of its members as chairman. The commission shall meet annually in September and may meet as often as it deems necessary on the call of the chairman or any…

The commission shall, in its discretion and subject to its rules and regulations: A. license all persons desiring to participate, except as spectators, in bicycle racing at Keiren velodrome bicycle-racing tracks within this state approved by the commission; B. supervise all licen…

The commission shall hire an executive secretary and such other employees as are necessary to its duties, at salaries to be set by the commission. History: Laws 1991, ch. 233, § 6.

The commission shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations governing bicycle racing in this state. These rules and regulations shall: A. govern the application procedures for all licenses issued by the commission; B. provide for the supervision, direction and discipline of …

The commission shall enforce or secure the enforcement, through the proper officials, of all the laws, rules, regulations and orders of the commission. The commission shall investigate on its own motion, or upon receipt of any information or complaint concerning any violation of …

A. The commission shall require licenses of all bicycle racers, trainers, starters, assistant starters, pari-mutuel employees, authorized racer's or owner's agents and any other person, whether operating under his own name or a trade or assumed name, who wishes to participate, ex…

Chapter 60, Article 2E NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Gaming Control Act". History: Laws 1997, ch. 190, § 3; 2002, ch. 102, § 2.

A. The executive director shall implement the policies of the board. B. The executive director shall employ all personnel who work for the board. The employees shall be covered employees pursuant to the provisions of the Personnel Act [Chapter 10, Article 9 NMSA 1978]. Among thos…