California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 4 — Horse RacingArticle 1 — General Provisions and DefinitionsSection 19401
The intent of this chapter is to allow parimutuel wagering on horse races, while:
(a) Assuring protection of the public.
(b) Encouraging agriculture and the breeding of horses in this state.
(c) Providing for maximum expansion of horse racing opportunities in the public interest.
(d) Providing uniformity of regulation for each type of horse racing.
Notes
Establishes legislative intent to allow parimutuel wagering on horse races while protecting the public, encouraging California agriculture and horse breeding, maximizing horse-racing opportunities in the public interest, and providing uniform regulation for each type of horse racing. It states these objectives rather than imposing a specific operative requirement, deadline, fee, or penalty.
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Lexinter.net | California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 19401 | https://laws.lexinter.net/codes/california/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-4/article-1/section-19401