N.M. Code R. § 15.1.16.14 – Placement of Gaming Machines

A. All gaming machines at a licensed premises shall be physically located as follows:
1. (1) in an area that is at all times monitored by the owner, manager, or a gaming employee to prevent access or play of the gaming machines by persons under the age of 21;
2. (2) in an area that ensures that public access to the gaming machines is restricted to persons legally entitled to play the gaming machines at the licensed premises; and
3. (3) in the sight and control of the owner, manager, or a gaming employee.
B. The initial placement of gaming machines on a licensed premises shall be approved by the board in accordance with the business plan submitted by the applicant pursuant to board rule 15.1.5 NMAC.
C. Any relocation of the gaming machine within the licensed premises constitutes modification of the licensed premises and requires prior approval by the board pursuant to rule 15.1.6 NMAC.
D. Licensed manufacturers and distributors may store and display, and persons certified pursuant to this title shall repair, gaming machines only at locations approved in advance by the board.
[N, 12/31/98; 15.1.16.14 NMAC - Rn, 15 NMAC 1.16.14, 10/15/00; A, 1/31/02; A, 2/28/05; 15.1.16.14 NMAC - Rn, 15.1.16.13 NMAC, 12/15/10]