New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL
Chapter 1 - GAMES AND GAMING GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 18 - COMPULSIVE GAMBLING ASSISTANCE PLAN STANDARDS
Section 15.1.18.9 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMPULSIVE GAMBLING ASSISTANCE PLAN
Universal Citation: 15 NM Admin Code 15.1.18.9
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A.The compulsive gambling assistance plan shall include all of the following elements unless the applicant or gaming operator licensee obtains a written waiver of any element from the board:
(1) identification of a plan
manager or other person responsible for ensuring that the plan is implemented
and administered as approved by the board and monitored to maintain the minimum
standards established by this rule;
(2) a mission statement that identifies the
goals of the gaming operator licensee in administering the plan;
(3) policies concerning the handling of
compulsive gambling problems, commitment to training, intervention, the
employee's role and duties, management's role and duties, and the patron's
responsibilities;
(4) specific,
detailed procedures to determine appropriate intervention techniques in a given
circumstance, and carrying out the intervention techniques;
(5) printed materials to educate patrons
about compulsive gambling and inform them of local and statewide resources
available to compulsive gamblers and their families; the materials shall
include signs or posters located inside the licensed premises and brochures
discussing compulsive gambling issues and sources of treatment and information,
samples shall be attached; the primary purpose of all such printed material
shall be for the purpose of promoting a responsible gambling message; the plan
shall also specify the source of the printed materials, the authority for the
use of said materials and the proposed distribution methods and
location;
(6) policy and procedures
that prohibit facilitating, participating in, or allowing the issuance of any
loans or extension of credit to a patron for gaming purposes; printed materials
provided by racetrack operators shall be in both English and Spanish;
(7) a comprehensive employee training plan
satisfactory to the board, including training manuals and other materials
necessary to educate employees about compulsive gambling issues; the training
plan shall include instruction in the psychology of the compulsive gambler,
methods of recognizing compulsive gambling behavior, intervention techniques
and other subjects as determined by the board;
(8) form for certifying, to the board's
satisfaction, that each employee required to obtain the training has done so
within the time period specified by this rule;
(9) details of a follow-up training program
to periodically reinforce employee training;
(10) estimated costs for implementation and
administration;
(11) timetable and
procedures for implementing the compulsive gambling assistance plan; the plan
must be implemented no later than 90 days from the date gaming commences on the
licensed premises;
(12) details
from licensee on the provider to whom referrals are made;
(13) treatment providers shall provide
documentation showing that they are licensed, in good standing and have a
documented competency in the field of problem gambling issues; and
(14) any other policies and procedures
recommended by the state of New Mexico department of health and approved by the
board or established by the board.
B.The board shall submit the entire plan to the state of New Mexico department of health for evaluation. The New Mexico department of health shall recommend to the board approval or disapproval of the plan.
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