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Can you summarize Pen Code CACL Part 1 Title 9 Chapter 10.5?
OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS [261. - 368.7.] > Horse Racing [337.1. - 337.9.]
Short Summary
This legal document regulates and enforces the prohibition of touting in horse racing in the state of California. It applies to individuals who have been convicted of touting, ejected from racetracks for touting or practices inimical to the public interest, or refuse to leave a racetrack when ordered to do so. The document outlines the penalties for touting, including misdemeanor charges for refusing to leave a racetrack, being a tout, or attempting or conspiring to commit touting. The penalties include fines and imprisonment. Falsely using the name of any official or licensed person in the commission of touting is a felony. Using any credential other than one issued by the California Horse Racing Board for the purpose of touting is also considered touting. Obtaining money in excess of $950 in the commission of touting may result in prosecution for the violation of Section 487 of the California Penal Code. The document does not mention any specific exemptions.
Whom does it apply to?
This document applies to any person involved in horse racing in the state of California, including individuals who have been convicted of touting, ejected from racetracks for touting or practices inimical to the public interest, or refuse to leave a racetrack when ordered to do so.
What does it govern?
This legal document governs the regulation and enforcement of touting in horse racing in the state of California.
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in this document.
What are the Penalties?
The penalties for touting in horse racing in California include a misdemeanor charge for refusing to leave a racetrack when ordered to do so, punishable by a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment in the county jail for up to six months, or both. Additionally, being a tout or attempting or conspiring to commit touting is also a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment in the county jail for up to six months, or both. For a second offense, imprisonment is mandatory. In the commission of touting, falsely using the name of any official or licensed person is a felony, punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170, or both. Using any credential other than one issued by the California Horse Racing Board for the purpose of touting is also considered touting, and if the credential is forged, imprisonment is provided. Obtaining money in excess of $950 in the commission of touting may result in prosecution for the violation of Section 487 of the California Penal Code.
Jurisdiction
California