N.M. Code R. § 15.1.16.13 – Registration and Storage of Gaming Machines

A. A gaming operator licensee who maintains one or more gaming machines in storage in excess of the number of machines the licensee is statutorily authorized to operate shall register those machines with the board on forms approved by the board within 72 hours of the receipt of such machine.
B. Each machine registered by a gaming operator licensee shall be subject to an annual registration fee equal to the amount of the current gaming machine licensure fee. Registration of each gaming machine shall expire on the December 31st of each year, and shall be renewable by re-registration and payment of a fee equal to the amount of the current gaming machine licensure renewal fee.
C. A gaming operator licensee that maintains registered gaming machines in storage shall adhere to the following conditions:
1. (1) The licensee shall ensure that each stored machine is registered with the board and that registration fees are current.
2. (2) Gaming media shall be stored in a limited access area separate from stored gaming machines and accessible only by restricted keys
3. (3) The licensee shall maintain each machine in a safe and secure locked, limited access storage area with restricted keys.
4. (4) Gaming machine keys for stored machines shall be maintained in an area separate from the stored gaming machine.
5. (5) The licensee shall supply the with board with a list of individuals having access to the storage areas, and shall update the list if any changes are made.
6. (6) The licensee shall maintain continuous recorded surveillance of the storage area.
7. (7) The licensee shall make the storage area available for inspection upon request of the board or one of its agents.
8. (8) The licensee shall develop internal controls acceptable to the board to ensure the safety and security of stored gaming machines.
D. The licensee shall notify the board in writing prior to movement of a gaming machine out of storage for any reason. A gaming machine from storage shall be subject to licensing requirements and fees required by 15.1.5.18 and 15.1.5.21 NMAC except that an additional gaming machine license fee shall not be required until the license is renewed.
E. A gaming operator licensee that maintains one or more gaming machines solely for the solely to provide spare parts is not required to license such machines or pay a registration fee, but shall register such machines on forms approved by the board.
F. Each racetrack gaming operator shall maintain an inventory of all gaming machines on its premises and shall identify them as operable or non-operable, and in storage or in use. The licensee shall provide such information to the board upon request.
G. A distributor or manufacturer that maintains a physical presence in the state and which maintains gaming machines in storage shall not be required to license such machines or pay a registration fee, or to keep its storage facility under surveillance, but shall otherwise comply with Subsection C of this section.
[N, 12/31/98; 15.1.16.13 NMAC - Rn, 15 NMAC 1.16.13, 10/15/00; A, 2/28/05; 15.1.16.13 NMAC - N, 12/15/10]