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Can you summarize 45 ALCA Chapter 49, Article 15, Part 2?
Gambling. > Racing Commission and Racetracks.
Short Summary
The provided legal documents govern the construction and operation of racetracks in Mobile County, specifically on lands located outside the municipalities of Prichard and Saraland. The Mobile County Commission is prohibited from licensing the construction or operation of any racetrack on such lands if there are five or more residences within 1,000 yards of the location. Similarly, no person is allowed to construct or operate a racetrack on these lands under the same conditions. Violation of this section is considered a public nuisance. The Mobile County Commission is responsible for enforcing this section and may initiate a civil action in the Circuit Court of Mobile County to abate or enjoin any violations. The court is authorized to assess all costs of abating the public nuisance, including attorney’s fees and court costs, against the person responsible for creating or maintaining the nuisance. However, this section does not apply to any race track that was already in operation on June 14, 2007.
Whom does it apply to?
Mobile County Commission, individuals seeking to construct or operate racetracks
What does it govern?
Construction and operation of racetracks in Mobile County
What are exemptions?
Race tracks already in operation on June 14, 2007
What are the Penalties?
Violation is considered a public nuisance. The responsible person may be required to abate the nuisance and bear all costs, including attorney's fees and court costs.
Jurisdiction
Alabama