N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 5318.3
(a) Each applicant for an independent testing laboratory license shall:
(b) An independent testing laboratory and its owners, managers, supervisory personnel and employees:
(3) shall not have any other interest in or involvement with a licensed manufacturer, distributor or operator of games or gaming devices that could cause the independent testing laboratory to act in a manner that is not impartial; and
The restrictions set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision do not limit an independent testing laboratory or its owners, managers, supervisory personnel and employees from providing consulting services to a licensed manufacturer, distributor or operator of games or gaming devices, provided that such services do not directly or indirectly indicate, suggest or imply how to design, develop, program or manufacture a game, gaming device, gaming-associated equipment, cashless-wagering system, inter-casino linked system, mobile-gaming system or interactive-gaming system or any components thereof or modification thereto.