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Can you summarize ALCA 45-49-151.13?
Racing Commission. > Pari-mutuel wagering.
Short Summary
This document governs the wagering on dog races through mutuel wagering known as pari-mutuel wagering. Only persons, associations, or corporations with a license from the commission are allowed to conduct this type of wagering within the race meeting grounds. All other forms of wagering on dog races are illegal, as well as any wagering outside the enclosure of licensed races. Violation of purchasing or participating in pari-mutuel tickets for another for hire or gratuity is deemed a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500), imprisonment up to six months, or both.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons, associations, or corporations receiving a license from the commission
What does it govern?
Wagering on dog races under the form of mutuel wagering by patrons known as pari-mutuel wagering
What are exemptions?
All other forms of wagering on the result of dog races shall continue to be illegal, and any or all wagering outside of the enclosure of such races, where such races shall have been licensed by the commission, shall be illegal.
What are the Penalties?
Upon conviction, a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
Jurisdiction
Alabama