N.M. Admin. Code § 15.1.22.7

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 15.1.22.7 - DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise defined below, terms used in this rule have the same meanings as set forth in the Gaming Control Act:

A. "Act" means the New Mexico Gaming Control Act.

B. "amusement device" means any mechanical, electromechanical or electronic contrivance or device designed and manufactured for bona fide amusement or entertainment purposes which, by application of some skill, only entitles the player to replay the game.

C. "Criminal Code" mean the New Mexico Criminal Code, Sections 30-1-1 through 30-51-5 NMSA 1978.

D. "gaming machine" means:

(1) a mechanical, electromechanical or electronic contrivance or machine that, upon insertion of a coin, token or similar object, or upon payment of any consideration, is available to play or operate a game, whether the payoff is made automatically from the machine or in any other manner; or

(2) a contrivance, other than an antique gambling device, that is not licensed for use pursuant to the Act and that, for a consideration, affords the player an opportunity to obtain anything of value, the award of which is determined by chance, even though accompanied by some skill, whether or not the prize is automatically paid by the device; or

(3) an illegal gaming machine.

E. "illegal gaming machine" means any unlicensed gaming machine or any mechanical, electromechanical or electronic contrivance or device that is designed and manufactured for operation as a gaming machine, whether or not the contrivance or device is in working order as designed or its use has been adjusted or modified; "illegal gaming machine" does not include an amusement device.

F. "property" means gaming machines, gaming devices, and other property connected with gaming.

G. "this title" means Title 15 of the New Mexico Administrative Code.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.1.22.7

15.1.22.7 NMAC - N, 3/15/99