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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION (§§ 23-111-201 — 23-111-205) › Section 23-111-205 - Hearings

(a)
(1)
In the event any franchise holder or person is aggrieved by any action of the Arkansas Racing Commission, he or she shall be entitled to a hearing by the commission.
(2)
(A)
The hearing shall be held at such place in the State of Arkansas and at such time as the commission may designate.
(B)
Notice shall be served on the party affected by mailing the notice of the time and place that the hearing will be held by registered or certified United States mail to the party affected.
(3)
In conducting the hearing, the commission shall not be bound by technical rules of evidence.
(4)
Any party affected in the hearing may be represented by counsel and shall have the right to introduce evidence, and the commission may in its discretion likewise be represented by counsel at the hearing. The counsel shall participate in the conduct of the hearing for and on behalf of the commission.
(b)
(1)
For purposes of conducting a hearing, the commission shall have the power to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses.
(2)
Any person who has been served with a subpoena to appear and testify issued by the commission in the course of an inquiry or hearing conducted under the provisions of this chapter and who shall refuse and neglect to appear or testify relative to the hearing as commanded in the subpoena shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
(3)
In connection with any hearing, the commission or the aggrieved may cause the deposition of witnesses within or without the state to be taken in the manner prescribed by existing statutes for the taking of depositions in this state.
(c)
All hearings shall be held before at least three (3) members of the commission, and the concurrence of at least three (3) members of the commission shall be necessary for any finding or order.
(d)
At the conclusion of the hearing, the commission shall make its findings to be the basis for the action taken by the commission. The findings and order shall be subject to review in Pulaski County Circuit Court, from which an appeal may be taken to the Supreme Court.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 15; 1965, No. 176, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2830; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 157.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 3 - FRANCHISES GENERALLY (§§ 23-111-301 — 23-111-308) › Section 23-111-301 - Greyhound racing permitted - Limitations

(a)
(1)
Greyhound racing may be conducted in all political subdivisions of the State of Arkansas, but only by the holder of a franchise granted by the Arkansas Racing Commission, and the commission may grant a franchise only to a corporation organized under the laws of this state.
(2)
Franchises may not be granted by the commission to individuals, partnerships, associations, trusts, or to any others except corporations as provided in this section.
(b)
(1)
However, in the event that the limitations contained in subsection (a) of this section are declared unconstitutional, then the commission may grant franchises to individuals, partnerships, associations, trusts, and corporations.
(2)
Wherever the word "corporation" shall appear in this chapter, it shall be deemed to include the enumeration in subdivision (b)(1) of this section in the event of the declaration of unconstitutionality.
(c)
The commission may not grant more than one (1) franchise for conducting greyhound racing meets in a single county.
(d)
No franchise or temporary franchise shall be granted whenever the cost of the plant proposed to be constructed, including lands, buildings, facilities, and equipment, shall be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000).
Acts 1957, No. 191, §§ 5, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 84-2820, 84-2822.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 3 - FRANCHISES GENERALLY (§§ 23-111-301 — 23-111-308) › Section 23-111-303 - Approval of electors required

The Arkansas Racing Commission shall not be authorized to grant, nor shall it grant, a franchise to any corporation to conduct greyhound racing in any county in this state unless the commission has been authorized to grant a franchise as expressed by the approval of a majority of the qualified electors of the state voting on the proposition at the regular statewide biennial general election, as set forth in this chapter.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 6; 1961, No. 56, § 1; 1965 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 7, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2821.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 3 - FRANCHISES GENERALLY (§§ 23-111-301 — 23-111-308) › Section 23-111-305 - Construction of racing plant - Issuance of permanent franchise

(a)
(1)
If a majority of the qualified electors of the state voting on the question vote for authorizing the Arkansas Racing Commission to grant a franchise to conduct greyhound racing in the county, the corporation holding a temporary franchise, within ninety (90) days following the date of receipt of notification thereof from the commission as provided in §
23-111-304(d)
, shall acquire a site and commence the construction of buildings and facilities which it proposes to use in conducting greyhound racing meets.
(2)
Failure of the corporation to acquire the site and commence construction within the ninety-day period shall constitute a forfeit of the temporary franchise.
(3)
Should any holder of a temporary franchise acquire a site and commence construction within the ninety-day period but fail to complete construction and be open for business within one (1) year next following the end of the ninety-day period, or should the construction not be in substantial compliance with the plans and specifications theretofore filed with, and approved by, the commission, or should the aggregate total of costs of acquisition of a site, construction of buildings and facilities, and purchase of equipment be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), then the commission shall cancel the temporary franchise, and the cancellation shall constitute a forfeit thereof by the corporation.
(4)
However, nothing contained in this section shall be construed so as to prohibit mutual agreement on the part of the commission and the corporation to making such changes in the plans and specifications for construction as may be deemed necessary or desirable, but no changes may be agreed to which will have the effect of reducing the total aggregate cost of plant and equipment below one million dollars ($1,000,000).
(b)
Upon completion of the plant within the time, in the manner, and at the minimum costs provided in subsection (a) of this section and the payment of a franchise fee in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to the commission by the holder of the temporary franchise, the commission shall issue its franchise in exchange for the temporary franchise held by the corporation. The corporation may then proceed to conduct greyhound racing meets in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or other applicable law, and the franchise shall thereafter be effective in the hands of the corporation unless and until terminated by operation of law, or sooner if terminated by the commission based upon the corporation's failure to comply with applicable greyhound racing laws or by the voluntary forfeiture of the franchise by the franchise holder.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 11; 1965 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 7, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2826.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 3 - FRANCHISES GENERALLY (§§ 23-111-301 — 23-111-308) › Section 23-111-306 - Subsequent referendum elections

(a)
After the elapse of not less than four (4) years next following the date of any election conducted pursuant to §
23-111-304
, the county board of election commissioners shall call a special election in accordance with §
7-11-201
et seq. on the proposition of continuing greyhound racing in the county. The election shall be called upon petitions filed with it containing the signatures of qualified electors of the county of not less than five percent (5%) of the total number voting in the election for county clerk of the county at the next preceding general election, together with a sum of money estimated by the board as sufficient to pay all expenses of the election.
(b)
(1)
The date of the special election shall be fixed at the next special election date under §
7-11-205
. The deposit of the funds as provided in subsection (a) of this section and the election shall be conducted and shall be subject to contest under the general election laws of this state.
(2)
The proposition printed on the ballot shall be "FOR Greyhound Racing" and "AGAINST Greyhound Racing".
(3)
By published notice, the board shall proclaim the results of the election and shall also certify the results to the Arkansas Racing Commission.
(4)
All contests in relation to the results of the election shall be commenced within twenty (20) days next following the date of publication of notice as provided in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
If a majority of the qualified electors of the county voting on the question shall disapprove the continuance of greyhound racing, the franchise held by the corporation shall, ipso facto, be null and void as of the final date on which a contest of the results of the election may be commenced or, in the event of contest, upon the date of final determination of the issue.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 610,§ 24, eff. 1/1/2022.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 10; 1968 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 15, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2825; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 61; 2007, No. 1049, § 83; 2009, No. 1480, § 101.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 3 - FRANCHISES GENERALLY (§§ 23-111-301 — 23-111-308) › Section 23-111-307 - Franchises granted prior to July 1, 1957

(a)
(1)
Any permit granted prior to July 1, 1957, to conduct greyhound racing in this state is validated, and the action of the authority granting the permit is ratified and confirmed.
(2)
Whether or not the permit has been granted for a definite period of time, the holder of the permit shall pay a franchise fee in an amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) and shall be deemed to have a franchise upon compliance with provisions of this chapter.
(b)
The franchise shall continue in effect so long as the holder thereof shall comply with all applicable laws of this state relating to greyhound racing or until the rights thereunder shall terminate by operation of law making greyhound racing unlawful in the area covered by the franchise or until the forfeit of the franchise by the holder thereof.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2821.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 3 - FRANCHISES GENERALLY (§§ 23-111-301 — 23-111-308) › Section 23-111-308 - Employees and patrons

(a)
No franchise holder shall permit any person under eighteen (18) years of age to be a patron of the pari-mutuel or certificate system of wagering conducted or supervised by it.
(b)
The Arkansas Racing Commission shall have the right to require that every franchise holder shall employ residents of the State of Arkansas to the extent of eighty percent (80%) of the employees engaged in any greyhound race meet.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 24; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2839; Acts 1997, No. 584, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 4 - OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STOCKHOLDERS, ETC., OF FRANCHISES (§§ 23-111-401 — 23-111-409) › Section 23-111-401 - Purpose

(a)
It is determined by the General Assembly that the business of conducting dog racing and pari-mutuel wagering thereon is so clothed with the public interest that the operation should be closely regulated and controlled to the end that the operation will not be conducted in a manner detrimental to the public interest of this state and its citizens and that the policy and manner of operation of the business is largely determined by those who have substantial financial interests in the corporate franchise holder.
(b)
Therefore, it is the purpose and intent of §§
23-111-402
-
23-111-405
and
23-111-407
-
23-111-409
to broaden, clarify, and strengthen the authority of the Arkansas Racing Commission to investigate the personal background of officers, directors, and principal stockholders of applicants for, and holders of, franchises to conduct dog racing in this state and to deny application for, suspend, or revoke a dog racing franchise upon the basis of the personal background of an officer, director, or principal stockholder of an applicant for, or holder of, a franchise, in order that the commission can better perform its duty to regulate and control dog racing in this state in the public interest.
Acts 1968 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2823.9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 4 - OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STOCKHOLDERS, ETC., OF FRANCHISES (§§ 23-111-401 — 23-111-409) › Section 23-111-402 - Definition

For the purposes of §§
23-111-401
,
23-111-403
-
23-111-405
, and
23-111-407
-
23-111-409
, "principal stockholder" means every stockholder, either individual, partnership, association, or corporation, owning or having control of ten percent (10%) or more of the outstanding stock of a corporation which is an applicant for, or holder of, a franchise to conduct dog racing in this state.
Acts 1968 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2823.4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 4 - OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STOCKHOLDERS, ETC., OF FRANCHISES (§§ 23-111-401 — 23-111-409) › Section 23-111-403 - Sections 23-111-401, 23-111-402, 23-111-404, 23-111-405, and 23-111-407 - 23-111-409 supplemental

The provisions of §§
23-111-401
,
23-111-402
,
23-111-404
,
23-111-405
, and
23-111-407
-
23-111-409
are supplemental to the provisions of §§
23-111-101
-
23-111-104
,
23-111-201
-
23-111-205
,
23-111-301
-
23-111-308
,
23-111-501
, and
23-111-506
, and
23-111-508
-
23-111-514
, and all other laws regarding dog racing in this state and shall not be construed to repeal or modify any of those laws.
Acts 1968 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2823.8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 4 - OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STOCKHOLDERS, ETC., OF FRANCHISES (§§ 23-111-401 — 23-111-409) › Section 23-111-404 - Application for franchise

In addition to the information required by §§
23-111-101
-
23-111-104
,
23-111-201
-
23-111-205
,
23-111-301
-
23-111-308
,
23-111-501
, and
23-111-506
, and
23-111-508
-
23-111-514
, every application filed with the Arkansas Racing Commission for a franchise to conduct dog racing in any county of this state shall set forth the total number of outstanding shares of stock of the applicant corporation and the number of the shares of stock owned or under the control of each of the stockholders of the applicant corporation.
Acts 1968 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2823.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 4 - OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STOCKHOLDERS, ETC., OF FRANCHISES (§§ 23-111-401 — 23-111-409) › Section 23-111-406 - Electoral and residency requirement

(a)
A majority of all officers and directors of any greyhound dog track in this state shall be qualified electors of this state who have resided in the county in which the track is located for a period of not less than two (2) years and shall maintain a residence in the county during their tenure as officers or directors thereof.
(b)
Any person who may be elected or selected as an officer or director of any greyhound dog track, prior to his or her election or selection, shall submit to the Arkansas Racing Commission a duly verified affidavit setting forth information indicating whether he or she is a qualified elector of this state, his or her place of residence, and the period of time during which he or she has resided at his or her place of residence, in order that the commission may determine that the provisions of this section are being complied with.
(c)
If there is any change in any of the material facts noted on the verified affidavit filed with the commission by the officer or director of a greyhound dog track, the officer or director, within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the change, shall submit a new verified affidavit to the commission as required in this section, noting the change.
(d)
Any person who furnishes false information in the affidavit filed with the commission as required in this section or fails to file a replacement verified affidavit with the commission within thirty (30) days after the change of any material fact noted on the affidavit previously filed with the commission shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1969, No. 285, §§ 1, 2; 1981, No. 443, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 84-2823.10, 84-2823.11; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 232.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 4 - OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STOCKHOLDERS, ETC., OF FRANCHISES (§§ 23-111-401 — 23-111-409) › Section 23-111-407 - Report of changes

Every holder of a franchise to conduct dog racing in this state shall report any and all changes in its board of directors, executive officers, and other management personnel, and all changes in the ownership of its stock, to the Arkansas Racing Commission within ten (10) days next following such a change.
Acts 1968 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2823.2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 4 - OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STOCKHOLDERS, ETC., OF FRANCHISES (§§ 23-111-401 — 23-111-409) › Section 23-111-408 - Intergovernmental cooperation

The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to cooperate with and share information with federal officers and agencies and with officers and agencies of this state and subdivisions thereof and officers and agencies of other states and subdivisions, to the extent that the commission deems necessary or helpful to it in carrying out the purposes of §§
23-111-401
-
23-111-405
,
23-111-407
, and
23-111-409
.
Acts 1968 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2823.6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 4 - OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STOCKHOLDERS, ETC., OF FRANCHISES (§§ 23-111-401 — 23-111-409) › Section 23-111-409 - Employment of special investigators and other personnel

The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to employ such special investigators and other personnel as it shall deem necessary to investigate the personal background of officers, directors, and principal stockholders of applicants for and holders of dog racing franchises and to do and perform all other acts and functions it deems necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of §§
23-111-401
-
23-111-405
,
23-111-407
, and
23-111-408
.
Acts 1968 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2823.7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-501 - Accordance with franchise required

(a)
Any franchise holder or any person aiding or abetting in the holding or conducting of any greyhound racing meet at which greyhound racing shall be permitted for any stake, purse, or reward except in accordance with a franchise duly issued as provided in this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or by both fine and imprisonment.
(b)
For the purposes of this section, each day of racing in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be considered as a separate and distinct offense.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2832.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-502 - Racing days and hours generally

(a)
(1)
Upon application of the dog racing franchise holder, the Arkansas Racing Commission may authorize each dog racing franchise holder to conduct during any calendar year greyhound racing on the days and during the hours as determined by the commission and as set forth in its rules.
(2)
The commission's rules shall be in the best interests of the dog racing franchisee, kennel owners, and greyhound racing in the State of Arkansas.
(3)
Greyhound racing on Easter Sunday or Christmas Day is prohibited.
(b)
The racing days provided for under §§
23-111-503
-
23-111-505
shall be conducted on the days and during the hours determined by the commission under subsection (a) of this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2820, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 351,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1985, No. 924, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2848; Acts 1987, No. 383, § 1; 1989, No. 238, § 1; 1995, No. 342, § 1; 1995, No. 347, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-503 - Additional racing days for benefit of city general fund and Division of Developmental Disabilities Services

(a)
The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to allow each dog racing franchise holder to conduct three (3) additional days of racing at any dog racing meet. The franchise holder shall agree that the net proceeds derived from the additional days shall be credited as follows:
(1)
One-third (1/3) to be deposited with the city treasurer or collector of the city in which the dog racing track is located for credit to the city general fund to be used for charitable purposes only, as determined by the mayor and governing body; and
(2)
Two-thirds (2/3) to be deposited with the Treasurer of State as special revenue to be used for the sole benefit for community programs of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services.
(b)
Employees of the dog racing track shall be allowed to donate their services for the additional days of dog racing allowed by the commission under this section.
(c)
Net proceeds derived from the additional days of dog racing shall be the proceeds derived from the pari-mutuel wagering at, and admissions to, the dog racing track less the cost of salaries, if any, of all employees, fuel, lights, purses, taxes, and other fees and costs incurred by the franchise holder in conducting the additional days of racing.
(d)
The commission shall establish appropriate rules to assure compliance with the provisions of this section and shall audit and verify all receipts and expenditures of the franchise holder in determining compliance with this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2821, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1985, No. 924, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2849; Acts 1987, No. 383, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-504 - Additional racing days for municipal assistance - Distribution of net proceeds to municipalities

(a)
The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to allow each dog racing franchise holder to conduct six (6) additional days of racing during each calendar year in addition to any other days of dog racing authorized by law.
(b)
The net proceeds, as defined in §
23-111-503
, derived from two (2) of the additional days of dog racing shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State as special revenue for credit to the Municipal Aid Fund. Moneys deposited into the fund shall be distributed to all municipalities located in the county in which the dog racing meet is held, except the municipality in which the dog racing track is located, with each municipality to receive such portion of the fund as the population of the municipality bears to the total population of all participating municipalities in the county.
Acts 1985, No. 924, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2850.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-505 - Additional racing days for benefit of indigent patients, etc

(a)
The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to allow each dog racing franchise holder to conduct fifteen (15) additional days of racing during each twelve-month period. The additional days of racing may be divided between each of the two (2) racing meets allowed by §
23-111-502
, or all the additional days of racing may be added to a single racing meet as determined by the commission. In the event the additional days allowed by the commission fall upon a Saturday or Saturdays, then the franchise holder, at its option, may conduct daylight racing as authorized for a regular racing meet.
(b)
(1)
All revenue derived from the pari-mutuel tax at the fifteen (15) additional days of racing authorized by subsection (a) of this section after moneys have been remitted by the franchise holder to Arkansas State University Mid-South as provided by §
23-111-517
shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State as special revenue for credit to the Indigent Patient's Fund, to be used by Mississippi County, Poinsett County, Cross County, St. Francis County, and Lee County to defray the cost of hospitalization and other medical services of indigent Arkansas patients in healthcare facilities for which the county has not received total reimbursement.
(2)
Each county shall certify to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State the amount of the unreimbursed medical expenses under such procedures and such detail as required by the Department of Finance and Administration.
(3)
The amount available to each county shall be no more than one-fifth (1/5) of the total funds available or the amount certified of unreimbursed medical expenses, whichever is less.
(c)
The commission is authorized to allow each dog racing franchise holder to conduct two (2) additional days of racing at any dog racing meet. The net proceeds derived from these additional days shall be deposited with the city treasurer or collector of the city in which the dog racing track is located for credit to the city general fund to be used for providing assistance and relief to disaster victims, indigent persons, organizations which assist such persons, and for education purposes.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 140,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1985, No. 924, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2851; Acts 1987, No. 383, § 3; 1989, No. 238, § 2; 2001, No. 1666, § 22.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-510 - Admission tax

(a)
(1)
Each franchise holder authorized to conduct a race meeting under this chapter shall pay to the Arkansas Racing Commission for the use and benefit of the State of Arkansas either ten percent (10%) of all moneys received each day from admissions paid by persons attending the races at the meeting or the sum of ten cents (10¢) on each and every paid admission, whichever sum is the greater.
(2)
All payments provided in this section shall be made each day of any and every race meeting.
(b)
(1)
The issuance of all tax-free passes shall be by the franchise holder or its employees or agents. The commission shall have no authority over the issuance or distribution of the passes.
(2)
It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, firm, partnership, or any other entity to sell or offer for sale for any consideration any tax-free pass issued by the commission for general admission to the racing facility of any franchise holder.
(3)
Any person, corporation, firm, partnership, or other entity that sells or offers for sale tax-free passes shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2835; Acts 1991, No. 664, § 2; 1991, No. 1020, § 2; 1999, No. 1508, §§ 11, 12; 2005, No. 1994, § 240.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-511 - Record keeping by franchise holder - Audit

(a)
Every franchise holder conducting race meetings under this chapter shall keep its books and records so as to clearly show the true number of admissions, the total amount of money contributed to each pari-mutuel pool on each race separately, and the amount of money received daily from admission fees.
(b)
Within sixty (60) days after the conclusion of every race meeting, the franchise holder shall submit to the Arkansas Racing Commission a complete audit of the receipts and admissions.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2836.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-512 - Commission's access to meets, books, records, etc

(a)
The Arkansas Racing Commission shall at all times have access to any portion of the space or enclosure where a race meeting is held, including the space or enclosure where the pari-mutuel or certificate system of wagering is conducted or supervised at any racing meet, for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the franchise holder is retaining only the commission provided in this chapter.
(b)
The commission shall have full and free access to the books, records, machines, and papers pertaining to the pari-mutuel or certificate method of wagering, and admission tickets.
(c)
The commission may also at any time investigate and ascertain whether or not any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules of the commission are being violated at the race track or enclosure.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2823, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2838.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-513 - Failure to pay tax

(a)
Any franchise holder failing or refusing to pay the amount found to be due the Arkansas Racing Commission from any tax provided for or imposed by this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) in addition to the amount due from the franchise holder as provided in this chapter.
(b)
All fines paid into any court of this state by a franchise holder found guilty of violating this section shall be paid over by the clerk of the court to the commission within ten (10) days after the fines shall have been paid to the clerk by the franchise holder.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2837; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 158.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-514 - Franchise holder required to give bond

Every franchise holder to which a license may be granted under this chapter at its own cost and expense shall, before the license is delivered, give a bond, in the penal sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) payable to the Arkansas Racing Commission with a surety to be approved by the commission, conditioned to faithfully make the payments to the commission provided for in this chapter, and keep its books and records and make reports provided in this chapter and to conduct its race meeting in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
Acts 1957, No. 191, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2837.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-515 - Additional racing days for the benefit of small municipalities and community colleges

(a)
(1)
The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to allow each dog racing franchise holder to conduct six (6) additional days of racing during each twelve-month period.
(2)
The additional days of racing may be divided between each of the two (2) racing meets allowed by this section, or all the additional days of racing may be added to a single racing meet as determined by the commission.
(3)
In the event the additional days allowed by the commission fall upon a Saturday or Saturdays, then the franchise holder, at its option, may conduct daylight racing as authorized for a regular racing meet.
(b)
(1)
The franchise holder shall distribute the net proceeds, as defined in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, from the additional days of dog racing as follows:
(A)
Twenty-five percent (25%) thereof shall be remitted at the end of each racing meet at which such additional days of racing are conducted to the various municipalities in the county where the dog racing meet is held which have a population of fewer than five thousand (5,000) inhabitants according to the most recent federal census, with each such municipality to receive an equal share of the funds; and
(B)
Seventy-five percent (75%) of the proceeds shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State as special revenues and credited to an institution of higher education fund in the county in which the dog racing track is located. Such funds shall be considered local taxes for the purposes of §
6-61-601
.
(2)
Net proceeds derived from the additional days of dog racing shall be all revenue derived from the pari-mutuel wagering at the dog racing track during the additional days of racing, less the amount of the purses paid by the franchise holder.
(c)
The commission shall establish appropriate rules to assure compliance with the provisions of this section and shall audit and verify all receipts and expenditures of the franchise holder in determining compliance with this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2824, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 879, §§ 1, 2, 4, 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-516 - Health insurance

From the amount withheld and retained by the dog racing franchise holder pursuant to §
23-111-509
, the franchise holder shall set aside for the use and benefit of his or her employees for the purpose of maintaining health insurance benefits, one-half of one percent (0.5%) of all moneys wagered on live racing and on racing performances simultaneously televised by the franchise holder but conducted at another race track facility. This set-aside shall be in addition to any other credits or payments made by the dog racing franchise holder in accordance to law. Any surplus funds shall be carried forward the next calendar year and shall not be used for any other purposes. However, the amount set aside shall be applied only to the first one hundred twenty-five million dollars ($125,000,000) of the amount of moneys wagered per calendar year.
Acts 1999, No. 1585, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-517 - Disposition of pari-mutuel tax revenue

(a)
Each year, the first eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000) of the pari-mutuel tax revenue derived from §
23-111-505(a)
shall be remitted directly to Arkansas State University Mid-South and shall be used by the college for facilities, programming, and personnel in the support of a nursing program.
(b)
The revenue received by the college under this section shall be considered local taxes for the purposes of §
6-61-601
.
Amended by Act 2016F, No. 140,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2001, No. 1488, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 111 - ARKANSAS GREYHOUND RACING LAW (§§ 23-111-101 — 23-111-518) › Subchapter 5 - CONDUCT OF MEETS (§§ 23-111-501 — 23-111-518) › Section 23-111-518 - Legislative intent - Definitions - Payable winnings agreements

(a)
It is the intent of the General Assembly to recognize the rich history of greyhound racing in the state and to provide clarity in the law regarding payable winnings agreements to ensure that the purpose of The Arkansas Casino Gaming Amendment of 2018, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100, is met while maintaining the traditions related to greyhound racing.
(b)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Owner" means the person whose name the greyhound is registered under with the National Greyhound Association;
(2)
(A)
"Payable winnings" means moneys payable to a payee entitled to collect the moneys due to the owner's greyhound's winning a greyhound race.
(B)
"Payable winnings" does not include net casino gaming receipts as defined in The Arkansas Casino Gaming Amendment of 2018, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100;
(3)
"Payee" means the person to whom the payable winnings are due; and
(4)
"Payor" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, trust, or other entity holding a franchise to conduct greyhound racing under this chapter.
(c)
At the payee's direction, a payee may enter into a written payable winnings agreement that authorizes:
(1)
A percentage or agreed-upon amount of the payable winnings to be deducted from the payable winnings by the payor at the payee's request; and
(2)
The payment of moneys from the payable winnings to be paid to a nonprofit organization described in
26 U.S.C. § 501(c)
, as in effect on January 1, 2019, as designated by the payee.
(d)
Payable winnings included in a payable winnings agreement shall be paid first to the nonprofit organization listed in the payable winnings agreement, with the remainder paid to the payee.
Added by Act 2019, No. 892,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 112 - ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT (§§ 23-112-101 — 23-112-1023) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 23-112-101 — 23-112-107) › Section 23-112-101 - Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act".
Acts 1975, No. 388, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2301.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 112 - ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT (§§ 23-112-101 — 23-112-1023) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 23-112-101 — 23-112-107) › Section 23-112-102 - Legislative findings - Purpose

(a)
The General Assembly finds and declares that the distribution and sale of motor vehicles in Arkansas vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare.
(b)
The General Assembly further finds and declares that it is necessary, in the exercise of its police power, to regulate and to license motor vehicle manufacturers, factory branches and divisions, distributors, distributor branches and divisions, distributor representatives, and new motor vehicle dealers doing business in Arkansas in order to:
(1)
Prevent frauds, unfair practices, discrimination, impositions, and other abuses upon the citizens of Arkansas;
(2)
Avoid undue control of the independent motor vehicle dealer by motor vehicle manufacturing and distributing organizations;
(3)
Foster and keep alive vigorous and healthy competition;
(4)
Prevent the creation or perpetuation of monopolies;
(5)
Prevent the practice of requiring the buying of special features, accessories, special models, appliances, and equipment not desired by a motor vehicle dealer or the ultimate purchaser;
(6)
Prevent false and misleading advertising;
(7)
Promote and keep alive a sound system of distribution of motor vehicles to the public; and
(8)
Promote the public safety and welfare.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 504,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1975, No. 388, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2302; Acts 1995, No. 568, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 112 - ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT (§§ 23-112-101 — 23-112-1023) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 23-112-101 — 23-112-107) › Section 23-112-104 - Injunction

(a)
The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission shall be entitled to seek an injunction upon affidavit in the circuit court for the county in which the commission's office is located to prevent any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or legal entity from violating any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated by the commission.
(b)
The commission shall not be required to execute or give bond for costs, indemnity, or stay or to give security as a condition to the issuance of a restraining order or injunction, either temporary or permanent.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2826, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1977, No. 838, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2312; Acts 1997, No. 1154, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 112 - ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT (§§ 23-112-101 — 23-112-1023) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 23-112-101 — 23-112-107) › Section 23-112-105 - Civil damages

(a)
A licensee suffering pecuniary loss because of any willful failure by any other licensee to comply with this chapter, other than a new automobile or truck dealer's failure to comply with §
23-112-301(d)(1) and (2)
or with any rule promulgated by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission under authority vested in it by this chapter, may recover reasonable damages and attorney's fees therefor in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(b)
If a motor vehicle dealer prevails in an action against a manufacturer, distributor, second-stage manufacturer, importer, converter, manufacturer branch or division, or distributor branch or division under any provision of this chapter, the motor vehicle dealer shall also have a cause of action against the manufacturer, distributor, second-stage manufacturer, importer, converter, manufacturer branch or division, or distributor branch or division for attorney's fees, if none have been awarded in an earlier administrative hearing.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2827, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1043,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2014.
Acts 1975, No. 388, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2309; Acts 1989, No. 678, § 3; 2011, No. 1005, § 4.