5:5-171 Exchange wagering permitted; conditions.

4. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, exchange wagering by residents of this State on the results of horse races conducted in this State or jurisdictions outside of this State shall be lawful provided that:

a. exchange wagering shall only be conducted by the exchange wagering licensee pursuant to a valid exchange wagering license issued by the commission as provided for in this act;

b. exchange wagering shall be conducted pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978, 15 U.S.C. ss.3001 - 3007, as amended, this act, and rules and regulations promulgated by the commission pursuant to this act;

c. the commission has approved a contract or agreement, if any, with a person or entity to conduct or operate the exchange and to act as the agent for the authority in all exchange wagering matters approved by the commission, pursuant to section 5 of this act, P.L.2011, c.15 (C.5:5-172), including but not limited to the portion of exchange revenues payable to such person or entity conducting or operating the exchange;

d. exchange wagers are submitted to and accepted by the exchange wagering licensee in person, by direct telephone call, or by communication through other electronic media; and

e. exchange wagers are placed through the exchange wagering system authorized in accordance with the provisions of this act, P.L.2011, c.15 (C.5:5-168 et al.), and in accordance with commission rules, regulations, and conditions established therefor.

L.2011, c.15, s.4.