Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, whenever the New Jersey Racing Commission imposes a monetary penalty on any licensee for a violation of the provisions of P.L. 1940, c.17 (C.5:5-22 et seq.), or any regulation promulgated thereunder, the penalty shall be deposited in the Backstretch Fund established pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L. 1993, c.15 (C.5:5-44.8).
N.J.S. § 5:5-44.8a