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Can I collect race information from participants in Alabama? What are the requirements?
Collecting Race Information from Participants in Alabama
Based on the provided context documents, it is unlawful to transmit or communicate any racing information, including results, changing odds, track conditions, or any other information relating to any horse race or greyhound race from any racetrack in a commission municipal jurisdiction in Alabama [2.1][4.1][3.3]. It is also unlawful to transmit by any means whatsoever racing information to any other person, or to relay the same to any other person by word of mouth, by signal, or by use of telephone, telegraph, radio, or any other means, when the information is knowingly used or intended to be used for illegal gambling purposes, or in furtherance of such gambling purposes [2.1][4.1][3.3].
Therefore, it is not clear whether collecting race information from participants in Alabama is legal or not. The documents mainly discuss regulations related to the transmission and communication of racing information, but there is no specific information regarding the collection of race information from participants.
In conclusion, based on the available information, it is unclear whether collecting race information from participants in Alabama is legal or not. We recommend consulting with a legal expert for further guidance.
[2.1]: ALCA 11-65-40 [4.1]: ALCA 45-32-150.20 [3.3]: ALCA 45-49-151.22
Source(s):
- [2.1] Transmission of racing information prohibited.
- [4.1] Transmission or communication of racing information.
- [3.3] Transmission or communication of racing information.
Jurisdiction
Alabama