New Mexico § 60-2E-16 - Action by board on applications

§ 60-2E-16. Action by board on applications

A. A person that the board determines is qualified to receive a license pursuant to

the provisions of the Gaming Control Act may be issued a license. The burden of proving qualifications is on the applicant. B. A license shall not be issued unless the board is satisfied that the applicant

is: (1) a person of good moral character, honesty and integrity; (2) a person whose prior activities, state and federal criminal records, reputation,

habits and associations do not pose a threat to the public interest or to the effective

regulation and control of gaming or create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unfair

or illegal practices, methods and activities in the conduct of gaming or the carrying

on of the business and financial arrangements incidental thereto; and (3) in all other respects qualified to be licensed consistent with the laws of this

state. C. A license shall not be issued unless the applicant has satisfied the board that: (1) the applicant has adequate business probity, competence and experience in business

and gaming; (2) the proposed financing of the applicant is adequate for the nature of the proposed

license and from a suitable source; any lender or other source of money or credit

that the board finds does not meet the standards set forth in Subsection B of this

section shall be deemed unsuitable; and (3) the applicant is sufficiently capitalized under standards set by the board to

conduct the business covered by the license. D. An application to receive a license, certification or work permit constitutes a

request for a determination of the applicant's general moral character, integrity

and ability to participate or engage in or be associated with gaming. Any written or oral statement made in the course of an official proceeding of the

board or by a witness testifying under oath that is relevant to the purpose of the

proceeding is absolutely privileged and does not impose liability for defamation or

constitute a ground for recovery in any civil action. E. The board shall not issue a license or certification to an applicant who has previously

been denied a license or certification in this state or another state, who has had

a certification, permit or license issued pursuant to the gaming laws of a state or

the United States permanently suspended or revoked for cause or who is currently under

suspension or subject to any other limiting action in this state or another state

involving gaming activities or licensure for gaming activities, unless the violation

that is the basis of the denial, permanent suspension or other limiting action regarding

a license, certification or permit applied for or issued in this state or another

state is determined by the board to be a technical violation, and, if the board finds

the violation to be a technical violation, the board may choose to issue a license

or certification. F. The board shall investigate the qualifications of each applicant before a license,

certification or work permit is issued by the board and shall continue to observe

and monitor the conduct of all licensees, work permit holders, persons certified as

being suitable and the persons having a material involvement directly or indirectly

with a licensee. G. The board has the authority to deny an application or limit, condition, restrict,

revoke or suspend a license, certification or permit for any cause. H. After issuance, a license, certification or permit shall continue in effect upon

proper payment of the initial and renewal fees, subject to the power of the board

to revoke, suspend, condition or limit licenses, certifications and permits. I. The board has full and absolute power and authority to deny an application for

any cause it deems reasonable. If an application is denied, the board shall prepare and file its written decision

on which its order denying the application is based.