Section 314. Construction with other laws

1.  Nothing in sections two
  hundred twenty-two through seven hundred five of this chapter  shall  be
  construed  to  preclude  the  United  States  Trotting  Association from
  independently licensing or disciplining any of its members or performing
  any function heretofore performed by that organization relative  to  its
  membership in the state of New York.
    2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special statute of
  this  state  or of any local law or ordinance of any municipality within
  the state, whether such provision or provisions be penal in character or
  otherwise, the provisions of sections  two  hundred  twenty-two  through
  seven  hundred  five  of  this  chapter  and  the rules, regulations and
  requirements of the state racing and wagering board relating to the time
  when and place where or manner in  which  the  harness  races  shall  be
  conducted  in  this  state and the control of the grounds and structures
  erected or to be erected thereon  upon  and  at  which  such  racing  is
  conducted and the activities conducted thereat and thereon in connection
  with  any  trial  or  contest  of speed or power of endurance of harness
  horses shall be construed and  deemed  to  be  exclusive  of  and  shall
  supersede any provisions of such other general or special statute, local
  law  or  ordinance  in  any  wise  relating thereto, insofar as the same
  affect or relate to trotting or harness racing, nor shall the provisions
  of article two hundred twenty-five of the penal law be deemed  to  apply
  to  pari-mutuel  betting  conducted  pursuant  to  sections  two hundred
  twenty-two through seven hundred five of this chapter.