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GENERALLY > HORSE RACING
Short Summary
The legal documents reviewed pertain to the horse racing industry and sport in Puerto Rico. They establish the Puerto Rican Horse Racing Industry and Sport Administration as a public instrumentality responsible for regulating everything connected with horse racing in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The administration’s powers, functions, and duties are exercised through a Racing Board and a Racing Administrator. The documents provide definitions for various terms related to horse racing and outline the composition and appointment process of the Horse Racing Board. The Governor appoints five members to the board, with one member designated as the Chairman. The board has the authority to regulate all matters concerning the horse racing industry and sport, including establishing regulations for racetracks, ensuring public safety, and maintaining the integrity of the sport. The board can authorize race days and places, prescribe rules for holding races, and regulate authorized wagers. It also has the power to implement a program for detecting the presence of controlled substances, regulate the use of electronic and photographic apparatus in races, and address horse racing nuisances. The Horse Racing Administrator is responsible for enforcing compliance with horse racing laws and regulations, as well as the orders and resolutions of the Horse Racing Board. They have the power to impose fines, issue cease and desist orders, and suspend or cancel licenses. The Horse Racing Stewards, appointed by the Horse Racing Administrator, have the authority to issue orders, adopt measures for the protection and safety of the racing industry and the public, and impose administrative sanctions for violations during races. The documents also outline the process for reviewing orders, decisions, suspensions, or fines imposed by the Horse Racing Administrator or Stewards. The affected party can request a review before the Horse Racing Board, which has the power to alter or change the findings of fact if they are not supported by substantial evidence or if the actions were taken outside the scope of the law. The documents also provide for the judicial review of final decisions, orders, or resolutions made by the Horse Racing Board. The Court of Appeals has the authority to review these decisions upon filing an appeal. The documents further address the issuance and renewal of licenses for horse racing activities, the regulation of undesirable practices, the collection of fees, the deduction of commissions on bets, the taxation of horse owners, and the distribution of net receipts from electronic gaming systems. Overall, these legal documents establish the framework for the organization, regulation, and operation of the horse racing industry and sport in Puerto Rico.
Whom does it apply to?
The documents apply to individuals and entities involved in the horse racing industry in Puerto Rico, including horse owners, jockeys, trainers, grooms, off-track betting tellers, breeders, veterinarians, and racetrack operators.
What does it govern?
The legal documents govern the horse racing industry and sport in Puerto Rico. They provide definitions for various terms related to horse racing and establish the powers and responsibilities of the Horse Racing Board, Horse Racing Administrator, and Horse Racing Stewards.
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in the provided content.
What are the Penalties?
The documents do not specify penalties for non-compliance or violation of their provisions.
Jurisdiction
Puerto Rico