Definitions

Unless otherwise defined below, terms used in this rule have the same meanings as set forth in the Gaming Control Act. A. “Act” means the New Mexico Gaming Control Act. B. “Gaming media” means any associated equipment that contains software that can only be used in a gaming machine, affects game outcome and is programmed by the gaming machine manufacturer. Gaming media includes, but is not limited to an EEPROM, EPROM, compact flash memory, flash RAM, CDROM or hard drive. C. “Licensed premises” means the area that has been approved for gaming on the premises, that is under the direct control of a gaming operator licensee and from which the licensee is authorized to operate and permit the play of gaming machines. D. “Person” means a legal entity or an individual. E. “Premises” means the land together with all building’s improvements and personal property located on the land. F. “State” means the state of New Mexico. G. “This title” means Title 15, Chapter 1 of the state administrative code. [N, 12/31/98; 15.1.16.7 NMAC - Rn & A, 15 NMAC 1.16.7, 10/15/00; A, 2/28/05; A, 12/15/10] 15.1.16.8 RESTRICTION ON SALES, DISPLAY, DISTRIBUTION, TRANSPORTATION AND OPERATION OF GAMING DEVICES: A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall sell, display, store, supply, ship, transport, or distribute any gaming device or associated equipment for use or play in the state, and no person shall sell, display, supply, ship, transport or distribute any gaming device or associated equipment out of the state, unless the person is licensed by the board as a distributor or manufacturer. B. No licensee shall sell or transfer a gaming device to any person that could not lawfully own or operate the gaming device. C. No purchaser or transferee shall operate a gaming machine without first obtaining a gaming operator’s license in the manner set forth in this title, except that a gaming machine may be operated in a private residence so long as no person makes money for operating the gaming machine except through winnings as a player.