New Mexico Statutes
Article 1A - Horse Racing Act
Section 60-1A-26 - Illegal use of pari-mutuel wagering. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

A. A person shall not use pari-mutuel wagering except as permitted by the commission pursuant to the Horse Racing Act or pursuant to other state law providing licensing of persons to use pari-mutuel wagering.
B. A person who, directly or indirectly, uses pari-mutuel wagering in a manner that is not authorized by the commission or other state law is guilty of a fourth degree felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 39, § 26.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 60-1A-29 NMSA 1978.
Participants' fraud not covered. — Disputes involving losses through the fraud of one participant in a claiming race against another participant were never intended to be settled by the track authorities under this section or any rule adopted pursuant thereto. Grandi v. LeSage, 1965-NMSC-017, 74 N.M. 799, 399 P.2d 285 (decided under former law).

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New Mexico Statutes

Chapter 60 - Business Licenses

Article 1A - Horse Racing Act

Section 60-1A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-2 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-3 - Commission created; appointment of members; terms of office. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-4 - Commission; powers; duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-5 - Commission rules; all licenses; suspension, revocation or denial of licenses; penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-6 - Classification of racetrack licenses. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-7 - All license applications; background investigations; rules. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-8 - Racetrack licenses; applications; specific requirements. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-9 - Secondary licenses; applications; specific requirements. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-10 - Occupational licenses; application; specific requirements. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-11 - Granting a license; standards; denial and revocation; suspension and penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-12 - Stewards; powers; duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-13 - Equine health and testing advisor; qualifications; duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-14 - Testing specimens. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-14.1 - Racehorse testing fund; created; purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-15 - Pari-mutuel wagering authorized; gambling statutes do not apply. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-16 - Simulcasting. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-17 - Interstate common pool wagering; authorized. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-18 - Daily pari-mutuel tax; imposed; rate. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-19 - Retainage; New Mexico horse breeders' association and New Mexico horsemen's association; breakage; distribution of retained amounts. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-20 - Daily capital outlay tax; capital outlay offset; state fair commission distribution; daily license fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-21 - Inability to receive or administer distributions; New Mexico horse breeders' association; New Mexico horsemen's association; commission authority; New Mexico-bred horse registry. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-22 - Payment of taxes; payment of license fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-23 - Horse racing suspense account. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-24 - Breeders' awards. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-25 - Violations of horse racing act; fourth degree felony. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-26 - Illegal use of pari-mutuel wagering. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-27 - Predetermining horse races; influencing or attempting to influence; fourth degree felony. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-28 - Affecting speed or stamina of a race horse; penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-28.1 - Racetrack licensees; power to eject or exclude. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-29 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 60-1A-30 - Temporary provisions [Terms continued]. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)