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Can you summarize IDST Title 54, Chapter 25?
PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES > HORSE RACING
Short Summary
These legal documents pertain to the regulation and operation of horse racing and dog racing in the state of Idaho. They cover various aspects such as licensing, bond requirements, fees, distribution of deposits, insurance, breeding incentives, pari-mutuel betting, simulcast wagering, and the authority and duties of the Idaho state racing commission. The documents apply to race meet licensees, horsemen’s groups, live horse race licensees, and the commission itself. Exemptions are provided for exhibition-style live dog races at county fairs, sled dog races, and training of dogs for sled dog races without pari-mutuel betting. The penalties for non-compliance include misdemeanor charges for holding or participating in a race meet without a license, felony charges for conducting prohibited live dog races or betting, license suspension or revocation, and monetary penalties. Overall, these documents aim to regulate and promote fair and lawful horse and dog racing in Idaho while ensuring the protection of participants and the integrity of the industry.
Whom does it apply to?
Race meet licensees, horsemen's groups, live horse race licensees, Idaho state racing commission
What does it govern?
Horse racing, race meets, licensees, commission, pari-mutuel system, dog races, simulcast wagering, horse breeders, horse owners
What are exemptions?
Exhibition-style live dog races at county fairs, sled dog races, training of dogs for sled dog races (without pari-mutuel betting), Idaho bred horse races
What are the Penalties?
Guilty of a misdemeanor for holding a race meet or participating in a race meet without a license from the commission. Felony for conducting live dog races or pari-mutuel betting on live dog races in violation of the prohibition. License suspension or revocation, monetary penalties for license holders violating the act or commission rules.
Jurisdiction
Idaho