A. A public post-secondary educational institution may temporarily possess gaming devices for the limited purpose of providing instruction on the technical aspects of gaming devices to persons seeking certification as technicians qualified to repair and maintain gaming devices. A gaming device allowed for such limited use shall be subject to registration, transport, possession and use requirements and restrictions established in board regulations.
B. Trade shows and similar events for the purpose of demonstrating and marketing gaming devices may be conducted in the state at the discretion of the board. A gaming device allowed in the state for such limited use shall be subject to registration, transport, possession and use requirements and restrictions established in board regulations.
C. A person may possess an unlicensed gaming device used by the person for the purposes of testing or demonstration if that person is a manufacturer licensee or has obtained a waiver pursuant to the Gaming Control Act.
D. A person may possess a gaming device for the purpose of film or theater productions or other non-gaming purposes permitted by regulation of the board. Any gaming device allowed in the state for such limited use shall be subject to registration, transport, possession and use requirements and restrictions established in board regulations.
History: Laws 2002, ch. 102, § 9; 2009, ch. 199, § 4.
The 2009 amendment, effective June 19, 2009, added Subsection D.
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.