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Can you summarize NERS 2-1203?
AGRICULTURE > Commission; powers; fines; board of stewards; powers; appeal; fine.
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to the Nebraska Revised Statutes governing horseraces, race meetings, and games of chance. The document grants the commission the power to prescribe and enforce rules and regulations for these activities. The commission can approve or revoke track licenses and set racing dates based on specific criteria outlined in the rules and regulations. It also has the authority to suspend or revoke licenses issued to racing industry participants and impose fines, not exceeding $25,000, for violations. The fines are proportionate to the seriousness of the violation and the financial gain derived from it. The commission can delegate some of its powers and duties to a board of stewards, whose decisions or actions can be appealed or reviewed by the commission. The board of stewards can impose fines, not exceeding $5,000, for rule or regulation violations. Administrative fines collected are remitted to the State Treasurer for distribution. No exemptions are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Racing industry participants
What does it govern?
Horseraces, race meetings, and games of chance
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Revocation or suspension of licenses, fines up to $25,000 for licensed racing industry participants, fines up to $5,000 for violations by the board of stewards
Jurisdiction
Nebraska