AN ACT

PROVIDING FOR A STATEWIDE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF GAMBLING ON THE GENERAL POPULATION OF NEW MEXICO, TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRIBAL FUNDING FOR PREVENTION OF ADDICTIVE GAMBLING AND TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. STATEWIDE STUDY ON GAMING.--The center on alcoholism, substance abuse and addictions at the university of New Mexico shall conduct a statewide study to evaluate the effect of gambling on the general population of New Mexico, determine the effectiveness of tribal and gaming control board efforts to address gambling addiction and its prevention, as required by state-tribal gaming compacts, and develop a public service campaign to increase awareness of the effects of gambling. The requirement of this section is contingent upon the university of New Mexico receiving sufficient funds to conduct the study from the New Mexico lottery authority and the gaming industry.

HB 552

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