New Mexico Statutes 60-2E-62. Crime; unlawful possession of gaming device
A. It is unlawful for a person intentionally to possess an unlicensed or illegal gaming device, except that:
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| fourth degree felony | up to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
(1) a distributor licensee or a manufacturer licensee may possess an unlicensed gaming device while awaiting transfer of the gaming device to a gaming operator licensee for licensure; and
(2) a person may possess an unlicensed gaming device for the limited purposes provided for in Section 60-2E-13.1 N.M. Stat. Ann..
B. A person may possess an antique gambling device as defined in Subsection A of Section 30-19-1 N.M. Stat. Ann., provided the antique gambling device is not used in gambling.
C. A person violating this section is guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to Section 31-18-15 N.M. Stat. Ann..