Section 428. Construction

Notwithstanding the provisions of any general,
  special, or local law or  ordinance,  the  provisions  of  sections  two
  hundred  twenty-two  through  seven hundred five of this chapter and the
  rules and regulations and requirements of the state racing and  wagering
  board  relating  to the time when and place where or manner in which the
  quarter horse 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  quarter  horses  shall  be  construed  and  deemed  to  be
  exclusive  of  and shall supersede any provisions of such other general,
  special or local law or ordinance in  any  wise  relating  thereto,  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.