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- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
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BILL NUMBER:S3697
Title of bill
An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to the entering of horses in harness horse racing meetings by corporate officers, directors and executives
Purpose
This bill enables people that run harness horse racing facilities to enter a horse into a race at such facility, unless the New York State Racing and Wagering Board (the "Board") determines otherwise.
Summary of provisions
Section one of this bill amends section 304 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law to allow any officer, director or executive, or their spouse, of a corporation that is licensed to conduct harness horse racing, to enter a horse into a race at their facility provided that the Board does not object.
Section two establishes an immediate effective date.
Justification
Many of horse racings most prominent owners are people who do not merely take a spectators role in the industry" These people have worked in the industry for years and have developed a love for the sport. If afforded the chance, many owners would cherish the opportunity to enter horses into races and participate first hand. The Board is the top governing body of the horse racing industry. The Board exercises tight control over the sport through the enforcement of many rules and regulations. Because of their regulatory role, it remains nearly impossible for anyone to give preferential treatment towards any horse. These same strict rules and regulations would be enforced no matter who the owner happens to be. Accordingly, people who hold top positions at horse racing facilities should not be precluded from participating in the sport first hand.
Legislative history
S.2719 of 2010: Held in Racing, Gaming & Wagering S.1585-A of 2008: Passed Senate S.8190 of 2006: Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
None to State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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