N.M. Admin. Code § 15.4.5.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 15.4.5.9 - METHODS OF OPERATION

A. All licensed premises shall be operated in a manner consistent with the act, and the rules promulgated there under.

B. All licensees shall conduct all games of chance in a manner that does not pose a threat to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of New Mexico or reflect adversely on the security or integrity of charitable gaming.

C. It is the responsibility of the licensee to employ and maintain suitable methods of operation consistent with state policy. Willful or persistent use of methods of operation deemed unsuitable, or failure of the licensee to use suitable methods, shall constitute grounds for revocation of the license and imposition of a fine or other disciplinary action by the board.

D. Licensees shall maintain singular control of the conduct of games of chance within their bingo operation, and at no point shall engage with, facilitate, employ or allow a commercial lessor, the owner of a premises and all parties who lease or sublease a premises to the bingo licensee for the conduct of games of chance, to participate in the conduct of any game of chance or bingo occasion regulated by the New Mexico Bingo and Raffle Act. Prohibited acts under this Subsection D include, but are not limited to, the managing, operating, promoting, advertising or administering of a game of chance or any arrangement for payments to a lessor, owner or any other party that is based on a licensee's revenue from games of chance.

E. No person having a financial interest in a licensed distributor or manufacturer, including a spouse, first degree relative, employee or agent of a licensed distributor or manufacturer, shall operate, manage, conduct, advise or assist in the operating, managing, conducting, promoting or administrating of any game of chance, except that a distributor or manufacturer may advertise or promote bingo events free of charge on behalf of licensed bingo operators at no cost as an in-kind donation. For purposes of this subsection, the term "assist" shall include, but is not limited to, the payment of any expense of a licensed organization, whether such payment is by loan or otherwise.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.4.5.9

15.4.5.9 NMAC - N, 4/15/2013, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 04, February 23, 2021, eff. 2/23/2021