N.M. Code R. § 15.1.7.36 – Marking of Gaming Machines

A. A manufacturer or distributor shall not distribute a gaming machine in New Mexico unless the machine has:
1. (1) a unique, permanent serial number, which shall be clearly visible and permanently stamped or engraved on the metal frame or other permanent component of the gaming machine or on a metal plate attached to the metal frame or other permanent component of the gaming machine;
2. (2) a metal plate that provides the manufacturer’s name, model, date of manufacture, and permanent serial number of the machine; the metal plate must be attached to the cabinet of the gaming machine, and
3. (3) the board-issued license number and any modification approval number affixed to all program storage media placed in the machine.
B. Each manufacturer or distributor shall keep a written list of the date of each distribution, the serial numbers of the gaming machines, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the persons to whom the machines have been distributed and shall provide the list to the board immediately upon request.
C. In addition to the requirements in Subsection A of 15.1.7.36 NMAC above, no gaming operator shall place a gaming machine in a licensed premises for play unless the gaming machine bears the board-issued license number affixed to the machine. No person other than the board or its authorized employee or other agent shall affix or remove the license number.
[11/30/98; 15.1.7.36 NMAC - Rn, 15 NMAC 1.7.36, 3/31/00; A, 5/15/07; 15.1.7.36 NMAC - Rn, 15.1.7.35 NMAC & A, 12/15/10]