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Miscellaneous Regulated Industries > Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law
Short Summary
The Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law governs the racing of greyhounds in Arkansas. It specifically applies to individuals or entities engaged in racing or involved in the pari-mutuel or certificate method of wagering. The law clarifies that it does not apply to any other method or manner of racing. It also states that all other acts inconsistent with its provisions do not apply to those engaged in racing or wagering as provided by the law. The law further addresses the disposition of funds received by the Arkansas Racing Commission, stating that they shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the State Apportionment Fund. The Treasurer of State is responsible for allocating and transferring the money to various State Treasury funds participating in general revenues. However, any increase in the amount designated for licensing fees after January 1, 2017, shall be returned to and deposited into a cash fund of the Racing Division. These funds can be used, with the approval of the Commission, for drug testing or other expenses related to the regulation of dog racing in Arkansas. Additionally, the law covers the printing and issuance of racing passes. The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is responsible for setting a maximum number of racing passes to be printed and issued annually. These passes are to be distributed by members of the General Assembly, constitutional officers, and persons residing outside the State of Arkansas to promote tourism and advance the economic interests of the state. The passes provided to the members of the General Assembly and constitutional officers are not for their personal use but for redistribution. The law does not prohibit members of the General Assembly and constitutional officers from redistributing racing passes to other members of the General Assembly or other state constitutional officers. The Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law focuses on the regulation and control of dog racing and pari-mutuel wagering in Arkansas. It specifically addresses the officers, directors, and stockholders of franchises involved in dog racing. The law grants authority to the Arkansas Racing Commission to investigate the personal background of these individuals. It emphasizes the importance of having qualified and competent employees operating greyhound dog tracks, with officers and directors being residents of the county where the track is located and residents of Arkansas. Non-residents may serve as officers or members of the board of directors, provided that a majority of all officers and directors are qualified electors of Arkansas and have resided in the county where the track is located for at least two years. The law was enacted in 1968 and subsequently amended in 1969 and 1981 to address these requirements. The document does not mention specific penalties or exemptions. Overall, the Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law aims to ensure that dog racing is conducted in a manner that is not detrimental to the state and its citizens, and to enable the Arkansas Racing Commission to better regulate and control dog racing in the public interest.
Whom does it apply to?
The Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law applies to individuals or entities engaged in racing or involved in the pari-mutuel or certificate method of wagering on greyhound races in Arkansas.
What does it govern?
The Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law governs the racing of greyhounds in Arkansas, including the conduct of greyhound racing meets, the authorization and regulation of dog racing franchise holders, the distribution of funds from greyhound racing tracks, the establishment of fees and taxes, and the protection of regulated industries.
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in the documents.
What are the Penalties?
Holding or conducting greyhound racing meets without a franchise is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both fine and imprisonment. Each day of racing in violation of the provisions of this chapter is considered a separate and distinct offense.
Jurisdiction
Arkansas