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GAMES, AMUSEMENTS, AND ATHLETIC EXHIBITIONS (Chapters 284 - 287-I) > HORSE AND DOG RACING
Short Summary
This legal document, found in the New Hampshire Revised Statutes under the section for Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions, governs the regulation of racing and charitable gaming in New Hampshire. It establishes the framework for regulating racing and charitable gaming activities in the state, covering aspects such as licensing, supervision, enforcement, and financial reporting. The document applies to persons, associations, or corporations conducting horse and dog racing, as well as the lottery commission responsible for overseeing these activities. It also pertains to the issuance of licenses for horse and dog racing, outlining the process for reviewing and granting or denying license applications. The document specifies eligibility requirements and restrictions for license applicants, including previous license revocation, gaming offenses, and liquor license status. It further addresses the financial reporting and inspection requirements for licensees conducting keno games, emphasizing the submission of complete financial reports and the maintenance of separate checking accounts for keno-related income and expenses. The document also covers the operation of keno games through a voting process in towns and cities, requiring public hearings and majority votes for approval. It allows the lottery commission to maintain a list of municipalities where keno is available. Additionally, the document establishes an investigation and compliance division within the lottery commission, responsible for enforcing the provisions and investigating violations. The division has civil and administrative powers, including the ability to file petitions for equity relief and impose civil penalties. Lastly, the document regulates the operation of pari-mutuel pools on historic horse races, defining key terms, specifying eligibility requirements for licensees, and addressing responsible gaming measures. It allows wagering on historic horse races on electronic gaming devices within licensed facilities, subject to certain conditions. The lottery commission is authorized to adopt rules governing historic horse racing machines.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons, associations, or corporations conducting horse and dog racing, lottery commission, licensees conducting keno games, towns and cities allowing keno games through voting process, licensees selling pari-mutuel pools on historic horse races
What does it govern?
The regulation of racing and charitable gaming in New Hampshire, issuance of licenses for horse and dog racing, financial reporting and inspection requirements for licensees conducting keno games, operation of keno games through voting process, investigation and compliance division within the lottery commission, regulation of pari-mutuel pools on historic horse races
What are exemptions?
No exceptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Violation of the provisions outlined in these documents can result in penalties such as license revocation or denial of license application. The investigation and compliance division within the lottery commission has civil and administrative powers to enforce the provisions and can file a petition for equity relief with the superior court to levy a civil penalty of up to $50,000 per violation.
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire