N.Y. Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law § 428

§ 428. Construction. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general,\nspecial, or local law or ordinance, the provisions of sections two\nhundred twenty-two through seven hundred five of this chapter and the\nrules and regulations and requirements of the commission relating to the\ntime when and place where or manner in which the quarter horse races\nshall be conducted in this state and the control of the grounds and\nstructures erected or to be erected thereon upon and at which such\nracing is conducted and the activities conducted thereat and thereon in\nconnection with any trial or contest of speed or power of endurance of\nquarter horses shall be construed and deemed to be exclusive of and\nshall supersede any provisions of such other general, special or local\nlaw or ordinance in any wise relating thereto, nor shall the provisions\nof article two hundred twenty-five of the penal law be deemed to apply\nto pari-mutuel betting conducted pursuant to sections two hundred\ntwenty-two through seven hundred five of this chapter.\n