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Can you summarize RIGL Title 41, Chapter 1?
Sports, Racing, and Athletics > Division of Gaming and Athletics Licensing
Short Summary
The legal document establishes the division of gaming and athletics licensing within the department of business regulation. It states that the division shall exercise the powers and duties related to the collection of and accounting for racing taxes and fees, which were previously performed by the commission on horse racing and athletics. The division is considered a continuation of the former commission and is authorized to transfer or reallocate the commission’s appropriation to the department and the division. The document also clarifies that whenever the words ‘commission on horse racing and athletics’ or ‘commission’ appear in any general or public law, they shall be deemed to refer to and mean the division of gaming and athletics licensing. Similarly, whenever the words ‘division of racing and athletics’ appear in any general or public law, they shall be deemed to mean the division of gaming and athletics licensing. The history of this section indicates that there have been various amendments made over the years.
Whom does it apply to?
Division of gaming and athletics licensing
What does it govern?
Collection of and accounting for racing taxes and fees
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island