A. A person shall not use pari-mutuel wagering except as permitted by the commission pursuant to the Horse Racing Act or pursuant to other state law providing licensing of persons to use pari-mutuel wagering. B. A person who, directly or indirectly, uses pari-mutuel wagering in a manner that is not authorized by the commission or other state law is guilty of a fourth degree felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 2007, ch. 39, § 26. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 60-1A-29 NMSA 1978. Participants' fraud not covered. — Disputes involving losses through the fraud of one participant in a claiming race against another participant were never intended to be settled by the track authorities under this section or any rule adopted pursuant thereto. Grandi v. LeSage, 1965-NMSC-017, 74 N.M. 799, 399 P.2d 285 (decided under former law).
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