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Trade and Commerce > Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Short Summary
The provided legal document content covers various aspects of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It includes provisions for fingerprinting and background investigations of individuals involved in horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, acquisition of interest in a licensee, suspension or revocation of permits, granting initial licenses for racetracks and satellite facilities, authorization and regulation of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing, actions and behaviors prohibited in horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, and requirements for licensing participants in live horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering. The document applies to license holders, officers, directors, employees, security personnel, members of the Virginia Racing Commission, permit holders, owners, trainers, jockeys, stable employees, operators of horse racetracks or satellite facilities, and participants in live horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering. The Commission has the discretion to waive fingerprinting and background investigation requirements for certain permit holders and may recognize licenses or permits issued by other states. The document does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
License holders, officers, directors, employees, security personnel, members of the Virginia Racing Commission, permit holders, owners, trainers, jockeys, stable employees, operators of horse racetracks or satellite facilities, participants in live horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering
What does it govern?
Fingerprinting and background investigations of individuals involved in horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, acquisition of interest in a licensee, suspension or revocation of permits, granting initial licenses for racetracks and satellite facilities, authorization and regulation of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing, actions and behaviors prohibited in horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, requirements for licensing participants in live horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering
What are exemptions?
The Commission may waive the fingerprinting and background investigation requirements for permit holders participating in nonsecure areas or nonracing activities. Licenses or permits issued by other states with similar laws and requirements may be recognized by the Commission. No specific exemptions are mentioned for other provisions.
What are the Penalties?
The document does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Jurisdiction
Virginia