N.M. Code R. § 15.1.7.18 – Interior of Gaming Machine; Logic Boards

A. The internal space of a gaming device must not be readily accessible when the cabinet door is closed. The cabinet door of the gaming device must be both locked and monitored.
B. Access to the area described in Subsection C of 15.1.7.18 NMAC is prohibited without prior notice to the board, including the name of the person seeking access, the person’s affiliation with the gaming operator licensee or owner of the gaming device, and the date, time, and purpose of such access. Unauthorized tampering or entrance into the logic area without prior notice is grounds for disciplinary action.
C. The logic boards, program storage medium, and RAM or non-volatile memory of a gaming device must be contained in a separate, locked enclosure within the gaming device.
[11/30/98; 15.1.7.18 NMAC - Rn, 15 NMAC 1.7.18, 3/31/00; A, 5/15/07; 15.1.7.18 NMAC - Rn, 15.1.7.17 NMAC & A, 12/15/10]