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 those personnel, he shall employ and designate an appropriate number of individuals as law enforcement officers subject to proper certification pursuant to the Law Enforcement Training Act [Chapter 29, Article 7 NMSA 1978].
C. The executive director shall establish organizational units he determines are appropriate to administer the provisions of the Gaming Control Act.
D. The executive director:
(1) may delegate authority to subordinates as he deems necessary and appropriate, clearly delineating the delegated authority and the limitations on it, if any;
(2) shall take administrative action by issuing orders and instructions consistent with the Gaming Control Act and regulations of the board to assure implementation of and compliance with the provisions of that act and those regulations;
(3) may issue administrative citations to any licensee upon a reasonable belief that the licensee has violated or is violating any provision of the Gaming Control Act or regulations of the board;
(4) may conduct research and studies that will improve the operations of the board and the provision of services to the citizens of the state;
(5) may provide courses of instruction and practical training for employees of the board and other persons involved in the activities regulated by the board with the objectives of improving operations of the board and achieving compliance with the law and regulations;
(6) shall prepare an annual budget for the board and submit it to the board for approval; and
(7) shall make recommendations to the board of proposed regulations and any legislative changes needed to provide better administration of the Gaming Control Act and fair and efficient regulation of gaming activities in the state.
History: Laws 1997, ch. 190, § 12; 2002, ch. 102, § 6.
The 2002 amendment, effective March 5, 2002, in Subsection D, added present Paragraph (3) and redesignated the remaining paragraphs accordingly.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 60 - Business Licenses
Section 60-2E-1 - Short title.
Section 60-2E-3 - Definitions.
Section 60-2E-4 - Limited gaming activity permitted.
Section 60-2E-5 - Gaming control board created.
Section 60-2E-6 - Board; meetings; quorum; records.
Section 60-2E-7 - Board's powers and duties.
Section 60-2E-8 - Board regulations; discretionary regulations; procedure; required provisions.
Section 60-2E-9 - Executive director; employment; qualifications.
Section 60-2E-10 - Executive director; powers; duties.
Section 60-2E-11 - Investigation of executive director candidates and employees.
Section 60-2E-12 - Conflicts of interest; board; executive director; employees.
Section 60-2E-13 - Activities requiring licensing.
Section 60-2E-13.1 - Temporary possession of gaming device for limited purpose.
Section 60-2E-14 - Licensure; application.
Section 60-2E-15 - License, certification and work permit fees.
Section 60-2E-16 - Action by board on applications.
Section 60-2E-17 - Investigation for licenses, certifications and permits.
Section 60-2E-18 - Eligibility requirements for companies.
Section 60-2E-19 - Company applicants; nonprofit organization applicants; required information.
Section 60-2E-22 - Change in company ownership.
Section 60-2E-30 - Licensing of distributors of gaming devices.
Section 60-2E-33 - Emergency orders of board.
Section 60-2E-34.1 - Self-exclusion from gaming establishments; procedure; fines; confidentiality.
Section 60-2E-35 - Internal control systems.
Section 60-2E-36 - Gaming employees; issuance of work permits; revocation of work permits.
Section 60-2E-37 - Age requirement for patrons and gaming employees.
Section 60-2E-38 - Calculation of net take; certain expenses not deductible.
Section 60-2E-39 - Limitations on taxes and license fees.
Section 60-2E-40 - Use of chips, tokens or legal tender required for all gaming.
Section 60-2E-42 - Motion for release of confidential information.
Section 60-2E-43 - Gaming machine central system.
Section 60-2E-44 - Machine specifications.
Section 60-2E-46 - Examination of gaming devices; cost allocation.
Section 60-2E-47 - Gaming tax; imposition; administration.
Section 60-2E-47.1 - Repealed.
Section 60-2E-48 - Civil actions to restrain violations of Gaming Control Act.
Section 60-2E-49 - Testimonial immunity.
Section 60-2E-50 - Crime; manipulation of gaming device with intent to cheat.
Section 60-2E-52 - Crime; cheating.
Section 60-2E-54 - Crime; reporting and record violations; penalty.
Section 60-2E-56 - Underage gaming; penalty for permitting or participation.
Section 60-2E-57 - Crime; general penalties for violation of act.
Section 60-2E-59 - Administrative appeal of board action.
Section 60-2E-60 - Judicial review of administrative actions.
Section 60-2E-62 - Crime; unlawful possession of gaming device.