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Can you summarize 15 USC Chapter 57?
COMMERCE AND TRADE > INTERSTATE HORSERACING
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the regulation of interstate off-track wagering on horseraces in the United States. The document includes definitions for various terms related to interstate horseracing and applies to individuals, associations, partnerships, corporations, States, political subdivisions, departments, agencies, instrumentalities of States or political subdivisions, organizations, and entities involved in interstate horseracing. The document does not mention any specific exemptions or penalties. It establishes that the primary responsibility for determining what forms of gambling may legally take place within their borders lies with the States. The Federal Government’s role is to prevent interference by one State with the gambling policies of another and to protect identifiable national interests. In the limited area of interstate off-track wagering on horseraces, Federal action is necessary to ensure States continue to cooperate with one another in the acceptance of legal interstate wagers. The document also regulates the acceptance of interstate off-track wagers, requiring consent from the host racing association, host racing commission, and off-track racing commission. It outlines the conditions under which off-track betting offices can accept interstate off-track wagers, including the need for approval from currently operating tracks within a certain distance. The document also addresses liability and damages for accepting interstate off-track wagers in violation of the regulations, allowing civil actions to be brought against violators. The jurisdiction and venue for civil actions under these regulations are also specified. Overall, the document aims to regulate interstate commerce with respect to wagering on horseracing and promote the horseracing and legal off-track betting industries in the United States.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals, associations, partnerships, joint ventures, corporations, States, political subdivisions, departments, agencies, instrumentalities of States or political subdivisions, organizations, and entities involved in interstate horseracing
What does it govern?
Interstate off-track wagering on horseraces
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in this document.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal Government