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Sports, Racing, and Athletics > Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich
Short Summary
The provided legal document governs the tax on betting and licensee’s commission for dog racing events in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich in the State of Rhode Island. Licensees conducting these events are entitled to a commission of 18% on pari-mutuel pools and wagers. After deducting the commission and the ‘breaks,’ which are the odd cents of any sum otherwise distributable, the remaining pari-mutuel pool is redistributed to the contributors. The licensee is required to pay a tax of 5.5% of the amounts contributed to the pari-mutuel pool to the state, and a tax of 0.5% of the pool to each city or town where any portion of the racing facility is located. Any person or corporation found purchasing pari-mutuel tickets or participating in the purchase of any part of a pari-mutuel pool for another for hire or gratuity shall be fined $500 for each violation. The document also mentions that if any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable. Additionally, it states that a tax is levied upon every pari-mutuel pool conducted at the dog track, equal to fifty percent (50%) of the ‘breaks.’ The document also covers the disbursement of money derived from taxes on wagers and pari-mutuel pools, the operation of dog racing facilities in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich, and the prohibition of using the pari-mutuel system at locations other than the licensed race track. It also mentions the administration of chemical tests to randomly selected finishers of dog races and the prohibition of the sale or purchase of twin-double tickets. Violators of the provisions may be denied admission to all dog tracks in the state and may be subject to a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Whom does it apply to?
Licensees conducting dog racing events in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich
What does it govern?
Tax on betting and licensee's commission for dog racing events in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich
What are exemptions?
Personal or financial information contained in the application(s) is exempted from public records
What are the Penalties?
A fine of $500 for each violation of purchasing pari-mutuel tickets or participating in the purchase of any part of a pari-mutuel pool for another for hire or gratuity
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island