N.Y. Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law § 1405: Powers and duties of the commission

§ 1405. Powers and duties of the commission. 1. The commission shall

promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of and effectuate the

policy and objectives of this article as the commission may deem

necessary or advisable, including the development of the initial form of

the application for registration. Such regulations shall provide for the

registration and operation of contests in New York state and shall

include, without limitation, responsible protections with regard to

compulsive play and safeguards for fair play. Such regulations may

regulate the conduct and operation of contests and platforms, protect

contestants and promote the fairness, honesty and integrity of contests.

2. The commission shall have the following powers and duties for

purposes of administering, regulating, and enforcing the provisions of

this article:

(a) all powers and duties assigned by this article, as well as all

powers necessary and proper to fully and effectively execute this

article;

(b) to approve and deny applications for registration to conduct

contests in New York state, and to suspend, refuse or renew, or revoke

any registration issued to a registrant under this article;

(c) to review and approve each platform and each contest offered by an

operator or registrant;

(d) to accept and investigate complaints of any kind from an

authorized player and attempt to mediate such complaints where

appropriate;

(e) to investigate alleged violations of this article;

(f) to initiate proper enforcement proceedings where such action is

deemed by the commission to be necessary or appropriate; and

(g) all powers and duties assigned by this chapter.