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Can you summarize SDAR Chapter 20:04:15?
GAMING COMMISSION - RACING (REVENUE) > Pari-mutuels -- Greyhound racing.
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the rules and regulations governing pari-mutuels, specifically greyhound racing. It states that violators of any rule or regulation set forth by the commission, including associations, association employees, officials, or patrons, may be subject to ejection from the grounds, fines, and revocation of any license issued by the commission. The document also mentions the authority of the commission auditor or state auditor general to audit the books and records of any licensee upon request. It further discusses various repealed rules related to consolation in case of a late scratch, refund when no ticket requires distribution, exchange in case of a dead heat for place in the first race, quinella not being a parlay, and apportioning the pool when no ticket combines the winners of either race. Additionally, it highlights the requirement to make payments due on all wagers in conformity with the well-established practice of the pari-mutuel system, where odd cents over any multiple of ten cents of winnings per dollar wagered are deducted and retained by the association or the state. The document also prohibits the destruction of records pertaining to pari-mutuel operations or cashed winning pari-mutuel tickets without permission from the commission. It states that touting by employees of the mutuel department is not permitted and violation of this rule may result in immediate suspension of the offender’s racing license pending a hearing before the commission. Furthermore, it specifies that no person under the age of 18 may participate in a pari-mutuel pool or sell or cash tickets. The document mentions the approval requirement for all equipment used in conducting wagering under the pari-mutuel method. It also discusses the responsibilities of the commission auditor, including reporting any non-compliance or violation of the law or rules and regulations of the commission, as well as making recommendations regarding the discharge of any employee of the association for failure to comply with the rules and regulations or for fraud, dishonesty, or incompetency. The document further mentions the authorization of the sale of pari-mutuel pools only within the enclosure of a racetrack, satellite facility, or multijurisdictional totalized hub licensed and conducted under SDCL chapter 42-7 and this article. Lastly, it states that the commission shall be empowered to direct licensed facilities to adopt rules and regulations and install methods and systems of operating the mutuel department to ensure compliance with the law and the rules and regulations of the commission. No specific exemptions or penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Whom does it apply to?
Associations, association employees, officials, patrons, licensees
What does it govern?
Pari-mutuels, specifically greyhound racing
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Ejection from the grounds, fines, revocation of license
Jurisdiction
South Dakota