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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:14 - Breeding of Horses.

284:14 Breeding of Horses. –
The lottery commission shall encourage and promote the improvement of the breed of horses in New Hampshire. It may accept donations of thoroughbred, standardbred, or other well-bred stallions by licensees or others to the state for this purpose. It may cooperate with and aid the officials of the University of New Hampshire in furthering this program.
Source.
1933, 62. 1935, 27:23. RL 171:26. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:14-a - Repealed by 2010, 272:21, IV, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.

284:14-a Repealed by 2010, 272:21, IV, eff. Jan. 1, 2011. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:14-c - Repealed by 2010, 272:20, II, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.

284:14-c Repealed by 2010, 272:20, II, eff. Jan. 1, 2015. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:14-d - Repealed by 2010, 272:20, I, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.

284:14-d Repealed by 2010, 272:20, I, eff. Jan. 1, 2015. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:15 - License.

284:15 License. –
I. Any person, association, or corporation desiring to hold or simulcast a running or harness horse race or meet for public exhibition, at or for which pari-mutuel pools are to be sold, shall apply to said lottery commission for a license to do so. The application shall be signed and sworn to by the person or executive officer of the association or corporation and shall contain the following information:
(a) The full name and address of the person, association, or corporation.
(b) If an association, the names and residences of the members of the association.
(c) If a corporation, the name of the state under which it is incorporated with its principal place of business and the names and addresses of its directors and stockholders.
(d) The exact location where it is desired to conduct or hold races or race meets.
(e) Whether or not the racing plant is owned or leased, and if leased, the name and residence of the fee owner, or if a corporation, of the directors and stockholders thereof.
(f) A statement of the assets and liabilities of the person, association, or corporation making such application.
(g) Such other information as the lottery commission may require.
II. It shall be the responsibility of any license applicant or holder to inform the lottery commission immediately of any material change or anticipated material change in the information required in this section.
III. The lottery commission shall have the power to require, at the applicant's or holder's expense, that any financial information provided under paragraphs I and II be verified by an audit performed by a certified public accountant. The lottery commission shall have the further power to require that as a condition of securing a license or of continuing to hold a license the license applicant or holder make available its books and records so as to permit the lottery commission to perform such independent auditing or financial analysis as the lottery commission may deem necessary. In so doing, the lottery commission may employ certified public accountants and any other financial analysts or investigators necessary to perform said auditing and may bill the license applicant or holder for all costs associated with the auditing.
Source.
1935, 27:10. RL 171:10. 1949, 226:4. RSA 284:15. 1977, 28:1. 2006, 287:2. 2009, 144:100. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:15-c - Repealed by 2010, 272:21, V, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.

284:15-c Repealed by 2010, 272:21, V, eff. Jan. 1, 2011. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:15-d - Penalties.

284:15-d Penalties. –
Any person who individually or as an officer of a corporation or association knowingly conceals or assists in the concealment, or fails to disclose, information required to be provided as specified in RSA 284:15-b shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for not more than one year or both.
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1972, 32:1, eff. May 16, 1972.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:16 - Issuance of Licenses.

284:16 Issuance of Licenses. –
If the lottery commission is satisfied that all the provisions hereof and the rules and regulations prescribed have been and will be complied with by the applicant and that the financial backing upon which said application is predicated is sound and is committed in support of said application, it may issue a license which shall expire on the thirty-first day of December. The license shall set forth the name of the licensee, the place where the races or race meets or simulcastings are to be held, and the time and number of days during which racing or simulcasting may be conducted by said licensee. Any license issued shall not be transferable nor assignable. Said lottery commission shall have power to revoke any license for good cause upon reasonable notice and hearing. The lottery commission may at any time for cause require the removal of any employee or official employed by any licensee hereunder. The license of any corporation shall automatically cease upon the change in ownership, legal or equitable, of 50 percent or more of the voting stock of the corporation and the corporation shall not hold a running or harness horse race or meet for public exhibition without a new license.
Source.
1935, 27:11. RL 171:11. 1947, 280:2. RSA 284:16. 1977, 28:3. 2009, 144:102. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:16-a - Issuance of Licenses.

284:16-a Issuance of Licenses. –
If the lottery commission is satisfied that all the provisions hereof and the rules and regulations prescribed have been and will be complied with by the applicant and that the financial backing upon which said application is predicated is sound and is committed in support of said application, it may issue a license which shall expire on the thirty-first day of December. The license shall set forth the name of the licensee, the place where the simulcast races or race meets are to be held, and the time and number of days during which simulcast racing may be conducted by said licensee. Any license issued shall not be transferable nor assignable. Said lottery commission shall have power to revoke any license for good cause upon reasonable notice and hearing. The lottery commission may at any time for cause require the removal of any employee or official employed by any licensee hereunder. The license of any corporation shall automatically cease upon the change in ownership, legal or equitable, of 50 percent or more of the voting stock of the corporation and the corporation shall not simulcast any racing without a new license.
Source.
1971, 541:7. 1977, 28:4. 1995, 130:5. 2004, 59:1. 2009, 144:103. 2010, 272:6. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:16-b - Condition of Licensee.

284:16-b Condition of Licensee. –
I. The lottery commission shall monitor the condition of its licensees on a continuing basis and shall have the power to revoke, after hearing, any license if in its judgment the condition of the holder thereof does not warrant a continuation of said license, or, in lieu of revocation, to impose such conditions upon the continued possession of the license as the lottery commission deems reasonably necessary.
II. The lottery commission, after conducting a hearing, may require a licensee to divest itself of any partner, person, sub-corporation, shareholder, or any other entity of the licensee if the lottery commission determines that any partner, person, sub-corporation, shareholder, or any other entity of the licensee is not suitable to be associated with racing in this state.
III. The licensee shall notify the lottery commission of any change of, or transfer of any of the owners of the voting stock or other voting interest, if the licensee is privately held. In the case of a publicly-traded entity holding the license, the lottery commission shall be notified of any changes to the board of directors, or when more than 10 percent of the publicly-held shares or other voting interest are closely held by one entity. The licensee shall provide such notice to the lottery commission in writing within 10 days of the occurrence of any such event. On receipt of such notice, the lottery commission shall assess whether the change in ownership affects the licensee's qualifications for continued licensure.
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1977, 28:5. 2006, 287:4. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015. 2021, 190:5, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:16-c - License Restricted.

284:16-c License Restricted. –
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the lottery commission shall not issue a license pursuant to RSA 284:16-a to any applicant if the place where the simulcast dog races are to be presented is within a radius of 40 miles of Belmont, Salem, or Seabrook, New Hampshire, provided that the facilities at which simulcast dog racing was licensed by the lottery commission are exempt from this restriction.
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1981, 570:4. 2010, 272:7. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:17 - Restriction on.

284:17 Restriction on. –
On and after June 1, 1947, no license shall be issued by the lottery commission under the provisions hereof for holding a race meet in any town unless and until the town at an annual or special meeting called for the purpose has by majority vote approved of the issuance of said license in said town. Provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed or apply to the issuances of licenses by the lottery commission in towns where licensed race meets have heretofore been held under the provisions of this chapter.
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1947, 155:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:17-a - Repealed by 2010, 272:21, VI, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.

284:17-a Repealed by 2010, 272:21, VI, eff. Jan. 1, 2011. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:17-b - Repealed by 1986, 164:2, eff. May 28, 1986.

284:17-b Repealed by 1986, 164:2, eff. May 28, 1986. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:17-c - Restriction on Gambling.

284:17-c Restriction on Gambling. –
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in RSA 284:22-a and in the introductory paragraph of RSA 284:22, no licensee who holds running horse races shall at the same facility hold any other kinds of races or permit any other type of gambling except harness horse races and activities licensed by the lottery commission.
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1981, 570:3. 1985, 58:4. 1987, 69:1, I. 1991, 68:3. 2004, 97:8. 2006, 156:1. 2008, 25:1. 2015, 276:123, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:18 - Bond of Licensee.

284:18 Bond of Licensee. –
I. Every person, association, or corporation licensed under the provisions of the preceding sections hereof, shall, before said license is issued, give a bond to the state in such reasonable sum not exceeding $300,000, as may be fixed by the lottery commission, with a surety or sureties to be approved by the lottery commission, conditioned to faithfully make the payments prescribed hereby, including the payment of unclaimed ticket money and vouchers and the compensation of stewards, veterinarians, or judges employed by the state of New Hampshire at any race or meet and that such reimbursement shall include the employer's share of old age survivors insurance (OASI) taxes, and to keep its books and records and make reports as herein provided and to conduct its racing in conformity with this chapter and with the rules and regulations prescribed by the lottery commission.
II. Every person, association, or corporation licensed under the provisions of the preceding sections hereof, shall, before said licensee adopts an account wagering plan on any pari-mutuel pool, give a bond to the state in such reasonable sum not exceeding $300,000, as may be fixed by the lottery commission, with a surety or sureties to be approved by the lottery commission, conditioned to faithfully make the payments prescribed hereby.
Source.
1935, 27:12. RL 171:12. 1949, 226:5. RSA 284:18. 1977, 28:6. 1982, 42:145. 2010, 190:2. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:18-a - Repealed by 2010, 272:21, VII, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.

284:18-a Repealed by 2010, 272:21, VII, eff. Jan. 1, 2011. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:19 - Rules of Racing.

284:19 Rules of Racing. –
The lottery commission shall have the power to make and adopt rules of racing including rules providing for the licensing, supervising, disciplining, suspending, fining and barring from racing, on any tracks under the jurisdiction of the lottery commission, of horses, owners, breeders, authorized agents, sub-agents, nominators, trainers, jockeys, jockey apprentices, jockey agents, and any other persons, organizations, associations, or corporations, the activities of whom affect the conduct and operation of running or harness horse races at racetracks under the jurisdiction of the lottery commission. At such tracks no person shall enter a horse or participate in any running or harness horse race or meet as an owner, agent, nominator, trainer, jockey, jockey apprentice, or jockey agent within the state without having first procured from the lottery commission a license so to act, and paying such fees as the lottery commission may determine to be reasonable and proper. The lottery commission, for proper cause, may issue a temporary license for a period not to exceed 10 days to any person to enable such person on behalf of an owner who is not present in this state to enter a horse or so participate in any running or harness horse race or meet. Such licenses may be revoked by the lottery commission at any time for cause.
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1949, 226:6, par. 12-a. RSA 284:19. 1975, 140:1. 1996, 157:6. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:19-a - Prohibition.

284:19-a Prohibition. –
No person, association, or corporation shall knowingly employ in any capacity at race tracks under the jurisdiction of the commission any person who has been convicted of violating any state or federal law relative to gambling within a period of 10 years prior to the application for employment. Whoever knowingly violates any of the provisions of this section shall, if a natural person, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and any other person shall be guilty of a felony.
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1967, 293:1. 1973, 528:180, eff. Oct. 31, 1973 at 11:59 p.m.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:20 - Stewards.

284:20 Stewards. –
There shall be at least 3 stewards to supervise each running or harness horse race or meet, conducted under the provisions of this chapter, at which pari-mutuel pools are sold. One of such stewards shall be the official steward of the lottery commission, and the remaining stewards shall be appointed by the person, association, corporation, or any other type of entity conducting the race or meet, subject to the approval of the lottery commission. Said stewards shall be authorized to assess fines and suspend licenses and shall exercise such other powers and perform such duties at each race meet as may be prescribed by the rules and regulations of the lottery commission. Any person who has been assessed a fine or whose license has been suspended may appeal any fine or suspension imposed by the stewards under this section to the lottery commission.
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1949, 226:6 par. 12-b. 2006, 287:5. 2015, 276:124, 127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:20-a - Rights Protected.

284:20-a Rights Protected. –
No licensee conducting a race or meet under this chapter, no member of the lottery commission, no steward, judge, or assistant official appointed to act as such pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, shall be liable for damages to any person, association or corporation for any cause whatsoever arising out of or from the performance by such licensee, commissioner, steward, judge or assistant official of such person's duties and exercise of discretion with respect to such duties, so long as such person acted in good faith, without malice or improper motive.
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1969, 265:1. 1996, 157:7. 2015, 276:125, 127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:20-b - Repealed by 2010, 272:21, VIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.

284:20-b Repealed by 2010, 272:21, VIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2011. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:20-c - Veterinarians Appointed.

284:20-c Veterinarians Appointed. –
There shall be a veterinarian appointed by the lottery commission at each race or meet conducted under the provisions of this chapter at which pari-mutuel pools are sold. The governor and council shall approve a rate per performance to be paid to such veterinarians. Said veterinarians shall not be eligible for state fringe benefits. Veterinarians appointed under this section shall exercise such powers and perform such duties at each race or meet as may be prescribed by the rules of the lottery commission.
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1982, 42:144. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:20-d - Compensation of Stewards, Judges, and Veterinarians.

284:20-d Compensation of Stewards, Judges, and Veterinarians. –
Compensation of the lottery commission veterinarian, and of the official state steward or associate judges of the lottery commission shall be reimbursed to the state by the person, association, corporation, or any other type of entity conducting the race or meet, and such reimbursement shall include the employer's share of OASI taxes. The lottery commission may establish the salaries of the state steward and associate judges. Payments to the state required under this section shall be made no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of billing from the lottery commission. Failure to make payments in the time prescribed shall subject the licensee to a civil forfeiture of up to $50 for each day the payments are overdue, at the discretion of the lottery commission.
Source.
1982, 42:144. 1990, 259:1. 2006, 287:7. 2008, 25:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:20-e - Repealed by 2007, 263:166, eff. April 1, 2008.

284:20-e Repealed by 2007, 263:166, eff. April 1, 2008. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:20-f - Background and Criminal Records Check.

284:20-f Background and Criminal Records Check. –
I. Each applicant for a license pursuant to this chapter and rules adopted by the lottery commission shall submit to the lottery commission with his or her license application a background and criminal record release authorization form provided or approved by the lottery commission.
II. Upon receipt of an applicant's background and criminal record information, the lottery commission shall make a determination of eligibility for licensure.
Source.
2006, 287:8. 2008, 25:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:20-g - Contracting and Payment for Laboratory Testing.

284:20-g Contracting and Payment for Laboratory Testing. –
I. Beginning April 1, 2008, the lottery commission shall contract with a qualified laboratory to provide laboratory testing services for the lottery commission on horses that perform live at racetracks authorized to conduct live racing in the state. The lottery commission shall issue a request for proposals for such services that sets forth the terms and conditions of the proposed service contract, including the requirements of this section, laboratory qualifications, cost per test, and such other information determined to be relevant by the lottery commission. The lottery commission shall present the contract to the attorney general for review and, upon approval by the attorney general, the proposal shall be submitted to the governor and council for approval. The contract shall expire no later than June 30 of the second year of a biennium. Such laboratory test service agreement shall provide that the laboratory shall send each licensee an invoice for such testing in accordance with paragraph III.
II. The total cost of any contract under this section shall not exceed $300,000 annually. In the event that the aggregate cost of testing exceeds $300,000 based solely upon an increase in live racing within the state, the lottery commission may request an increase in the maximum contract amount from the governor and council.
III. Each licensee shall pay the laboratory for the cost of each laboratory test conducted pursuant to the laboratory test service contract on the horse that performed live at the licensee's track. The laboratory shall provide the licensee with an invoice for such costs within 10 days after the end of each month in which the licensee conducts live racing and the licensee shall pay the invoice within 30 days after receipt of that invoice. Each invoice shall specify the number of tests conducted during the prior month, the identity of the animal tested, the results of each test, and the cost of each test.
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2007, 263:165. 2008, 25:1. 2010, 272:8. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21 - Penalty.

284:21 Penalty. –
Except in cases when another penalty is provided in this chapter, any person, association, or corporation holding or conducting, or any person or persons aiding or abetting in the holding or conducting, of any running or harness horse race, whether live or simulcast, or simulcast dog race or meet for public exhibition, at which pari-mutuel pools are sold, without a license duly issued by the lottery commission, or any person, association, or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or who violates any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the lottery commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
Source.
1935, 27:13. RL 171:13. 1949, 226:7. RSA 284:21. 1971, 541:6. 1973, 528:181. 2010, 272:9. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-a - State Lottery Commission.

284:21-a State Lottery Commission. –
There shall be and hereby is created a state lottery commission consisting of 3 members who shall be appointed and may be removed for cause by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. One member shall be appointed for one year, one for 2 years and one for 3 years, and upon the expiration of their terms of office their successors shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. No member of the commission shall have any pecuniary or other interest in any supplier or agent to the commission or in any licensee licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
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1963, 52:1. 1985, 295:4. 2004, 97:8; 257:6. 2007, 156:10, eff. Aug. 17, 2007.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-b - Organization.

284:21-b Organization. –
I. The commissioners shall select one from their number to be chairperson and another to be secretary of the commission. Two of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum to do business. It shall be the duty of the secretary to keep a record of all proceedings of the commission and to preserve all books, documents, papers and records addressed to its care.
II. The commissioners shall appoint an executive director who shall receive the annual salary prescribed by RSA 94:1-a. The lottery executive director shall hold office for a term of 4 years. If a vacancy shall occur, it shall be filled for the remainder of the term. The lottery executive director may be removed by the commission for cause. Upon the effective date of this paragraph, the person who was the executive director shall commence the beginning of the first 4-year term, subject to renewal.
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1963, 52:1. 1996, 157:8. 2015, 276:196, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-c - Bond.

284:21-c Bond. –
Members of the commission shall give bond to the state in such amount as shall be determined under the provisions of RSA 93-B.
Source.
1963, 52:1; 200:2. 2007, 112:2, eff. Aug. 10, 2007.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-d - Compensation.

284:21-d Compensation. –
Each member of the commission shall receive a salary in accordance with RSA 94:1-a, II and shall be allowed reasonable expenses, including transportation, incurred in the performance of the member's duties.
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1963, 52:1. 1996, 157:9. 2007, 112:1, eff. Aug. 10, 2007.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-e - Office.

284:21-e Office. –
The commission shall have an office in Concord or in a municipality that borders Concord.
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1963, 52:1. 2007, 292:1, eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-f - Disbursements.

284:21-f Disbursements. –
The compensation of the commissioners, expenses of the commissioners, compensation of assistants and other necessary expenses of the commission, including suitable furniture, equipment, supplies and office expense shall be charged to and paid out of the funds received under the provisions of this subdivision, provided that no payment shall be made until sufficient money has been received under the provisions of this subdivision to cover said payments. The state lottery commission shall submit an operating budget based on accounting units or other budgetary units required by the general court. The commission shall submit its budget in the same format and at the same time as other state agencies. However, the commission is authorized to transfer funds between line items within and among any budgetary unit. The commission shall submit reports annually 60 days after the close of each fiscal year to the fiscal committee of the general court detailing all transfers made during the last fiscal year and the reasons for them.
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1963, 52:1. 2007, 292:2. 2012, 247:4, 27, eff. Aug. 17, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-g - Report of the Commission.

284:21-g Report of the Commission. –
The commission shall make an annual report to the governor including therein an account of its actions, receipts derived under the provisions of this subdivision, the practical effects of the application thereof, and any recommendation for legislation which the commission deems advisable. Such report shall be submitted on or before February 1 and the commission shall not be required to submit a separate report under RSA 20:7.
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1963, 52:1. 2007, 112:3. 2015, 259:19, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-hh - Insurance Authorized.

284:21-hh Insurance Authorized. –
The commission is hereby authorized to purchase such insurance as it may deem necessary or desirable to insure itself, the state of New Hampshire and its ticket sales agents against any claims which may arise out of the acts or omissions of any such agent in connection with or in any way related to the sale of tickets. Such insurance shall be purchased on behalf of the commission by the department of administrative services, division of procurement and support services.
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1979, 491:1. 2014, 327:66, eff. Aug. 2, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-ii - Repealed by 1981, 444:4, eff. July 1, 1981.

284:21-ii Repealed by 1981, 444:4, eff. July 1, 1981. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-j - Establishment.

284:21-j Establishment. –
I. The state treasurer shall credit all moneys received from the lottery commission under RSA 284, RSA 287-D, and RSA 287-E, and interest received on such moneys, to a special fund from which the treasurer shall pay all expenses of the commission incident to the administration of this subdivision and all administration and enforcement expenses of racing and charitable gaming under RSA 284, RSA 287-D, and RSA 287-E. Any balance left in such fund after such expenses are paid shall be deposited in the education trust fund established under RSA 198:39.
II. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the expenditure of additional funds over budget estimates is necessary for the proper functioning of the lottery commission, the commission may request, with prior approval of the legislative fiscal committee, that the governor and council authorize the transfer of funds from the sweepstakes fund for expenses related to retirement and health benefits.
Source.
1963, 52:1. 1965, 239:15. 1967, 421:1. 1973, 148:1. 1981, 444:3. 1983, 417:3. 1985, 244:9. 1987, 201:1. 1989, 414:2. 1997, 137:1. 1999, 17:45. 2002, 224:1. 2004, 97:6; 257:8. 2006, 311:4. 2008, 25:1. 2011, 224:87. 2015, 276:126, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-jj - Lottery Commission Funds.

284:21-jj Lottery Commission Funds. –
I. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in order to allow the lottery commission to efficiently handle its funds, the commission is authorized to have service fees paid to banks and sales outlets deducted from lottery receipts and, with the approval of governor and council, to have prizes paid by sales outlets from lottery receipts so long as full accountability is assured. The commission is authorized to enter into agreements with banks as to the charges for services rendered. Lottery funds shall be deposited in commercial banks throughout the state. These funds shall be transferred on a weekly basis to the state treasurer.
II. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in order to allow the lottery commission to efficiently distribute instant tickets, the commission may have instant ticket delivery fees deducted from lottery receipts. The commission is authorized to enter into agreements or contracts with third parties for instant ticket delivery service. Such agreements or contracts shall have the prior approval of governor and council.
Source.
1977, 129:1. 2004, 97:8. 2005, 177:59, eff. July 1, 2005.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-k - Sale; Local Option.

284:21-k Sale;  Local Option. –
I. Whether or not the lottery commission may continue to sell tickets in a city or town shall be determined as provided in RSA 663:7 and 8.
II. Recounts of any votes taken pursuant to RSA 663:7 shall be subject to RSA 660:13 through 15.
Source.
1963, 52:1. 1967, 304:3. 1971, 287:1. 1979, 436:6. 2004, 97:8, eff. July 10, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-kk - Repealed by 1979, 436:7, III, eff. July 1, 1979.

284:21-kk Repealed by 1979, 436:7, III, eff. July 1, 1979. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-l - Effect on Other Laws.

284:21-l Effect on Other Laws. –
All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this subdivision are hereby amended to the extent of the provisions of this subdivision.
Source.
1963, 52:1, eff. June 29, 1963.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-m - Special Taxes.

284:21-m Special Taxes. –
If the governor and council so authorize, the lottery commission may add to the selling price authorized under RSA 284:21-i an amount not in excess of the amount of any tax levied against the proceeds in the hands of said commission, and the commission may pay such taxes out of such proceeds, but only under protest. In paying any such tax the commission is instructed to assert with its protest, in addition to such other reasons as it may deem appropriate, the contention of the state of New Hampshire that taxes may not lawfully be imposed upon the type of state revenue raising measures for educational purposes as is represented by the provisions of this subdivision.
Source.
1963, 200:4. 2004, 97:8, eff. July 10, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-n - Constitutionality.

284:21-n Constitutionality. –
If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this subdivision shall, for any reason, be judged invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
Source.
1963, 200:4, eff. July 1, 1963.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-o - Purchase of Tickets for a Fee Prohibited.

284:21-o Purchase of Tickets for a Fee Prohibited. –
No person shall engage in the business of purchasing or offering to purchase a sweepstakes or lottery ticket or tickets for, in behalf of, or in the name of another for a fee or service charge which shall make the ultimate cost of such ticket or tickets to the registered owner thereof greater than the legal price of such ticket or tickets as established by the lottery commission under the authority of this subdivision. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
Source.
1965, 63:1. 1967, 304:4. 1973, 528:182. 2004, 97:7. eff. July 10, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-p - Effect on Other Laws.

284:21-p Effect on Other Laws. –
RSA 647 shall not apply to the sale of lottery and sweepstakes tickets provided for by this subdivision.
Source.
1965, 63:1. 1967, 304:5. 1973, 40:2, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-q - Unclaimed Prize Money.

284:21-q Unclaimed Prize Money. –
The lottery commission shall hold unclaimed prize money on a winning ticket for one year after the prize money is awarded. If there is no claim to the money during the one year, or if the lottery commission is unable to locate the holder of a winning ticket during the one year, the lottery commission shall pay the money to the state treasurer at the end of the one year. The state treasurer shall deposit the money into the special fund set up under RSA 284:21-j. A person who has a claim on the prize money after the money has been paid to the treasurer shall make a claim to the legislature for payment.
Source.
1965, 230:1. 1971, 536:3. 1996, 157:11. 2004, 97:8, eff. July 10, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-r - Repealed by 2009, 144:251, eff. July 1, 2009.

284:21-r Repealed by 2009, 144:251, eff. July 1, 2009. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-rr - Winnings Tax Exempt.

284:21-rr Winnings Tax Exempt. –
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, a recipient of any money or prize awarded pursuant to the provisions of RSA 284:21-i shall be exempt from any tax imposed thereon by the state of New Hampshire.
Source.
2011, 47:2, eff. May 23, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-s - Incentive Awards for Ticket Sellers.

284:21-s Incentive Awards for Ticket Sellers. –
The lottery commission is authorized to pay cash incentives, at a rate established by the commission but not to exceed $75,000 for a winning ticket, as an inducement to employees and agents authorized to sell tickets pursuant to RSA 284:21-h, II(d).
Source.
1973, 484:2. 1977, 455:1. 1997, 137:2. 2004, 97:8. 2007, 311:3, eff. Sept. 11, 2007. 2016, 231:1, eff. Aug. 8, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-t - Repealed by 1981, 444:4, eff. July 1, 1981.

284:21-t Repealed by 1981, 444:4, eff. July 1, 1981. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-u - Repealed by 2016, 148:1, I, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.

284:21-u Repealed by 2016, 148:1, I, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:21-v - Child Support Intercept.

284:21-v Child Support Intercept. –
The lottery commission and the department of health and human services shall initiate an on-line data system to effect the withholding of child support arrearages from all lottery prizes subject to Federal Tax Form W-2g reporting requirements. The full cost of such on-line data system shall be borne by the department of health and human services. Upon notice from the department of health and human services that an arrearage amount exists, the lottery commission shall withhold such amount from any lottery prize payments and redirect such payments to the department of health and human services in full or partial satisfaction of the arrearage. The lottery commission and the department of health and human services shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A after public hearing relative to withholding prize money from lottery claimants having child support arrearages. The lottery commission shall also provide, by rule, safeguards against the disclosure or inappropriate use of any personally identifiable information regarding any person obtained pursuant to this section.
Source.
1993, 85:1. 1995, 310:181. 2004, 97:8, eff. July 10, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:24 - Payment.

284:24 Payment. –
Payments made under RSA 284:23 shall be made no later than 3 calendar days after each racing day. Failure to make payments in the time prescribed shall subject the licensee to a civil forfeiture of $50 for each day the payments are overdue.
Source.
1935, 27:16. RL 171:17. RSA 284:24. 1986, 164:5, eff. May 28, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:25 - Repealed by 1987, 252:6, IV, eff. July 1, 1987.

284:25 Repealed by 1987, 252:6, IV, eff. July 1, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:25-a - Repealed by 1987, 252:6, V, eff. July 1, 1987.

284:25-a Repealed by 1987, 252:6, V, eff. July 1, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:26 - Repealed by 1987, 252:6, VI, eff. July 1, 1987.

284:26 Repealed by 1987, 252:6, VI, eff. July 1, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:27 - Repealed by 1987, 252:6, VII, eff. July 1, 1987.

284:27 Repealed by 1987, 252:6, VII, eff. July 1, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:28 - Repealed by 1987, 252:6, VIII, eff. July 1, 1987.

284:28 Repealed by 1987, 252:6, VIII, eff. July 1, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:29 - Repealed by 1987, 252:6, IX, eff. July 1, 1987.

284:29 Repealed by 1987, 252:6, IX, eff. July 1, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:30 - Repealed by 1987, 252:6, X, eff. July 1, 1987.

284:30 Repealed by 1987, 252:6, X, eff. July 1, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:31 - Unclaimed Ticket Money.

284:31 Unclaimed Ticket Money. –
On or before January 31 of each year every person, association, or corporation conducting a race or race meet, whether live racing, simulcast racing, or historic horse racing hereunder shall pay to the state treasurer all moneys collected during the previous year of pari-mutuel pool tickets and vouchers which have not been redeemed. The books or records of said person, association, or corporation, which clearly show the tickets entitled to reimbursement in any given race, live, simulcast, or historic, shall be forwarded to the lottery commission. Such moneys shall become a part of the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j. The state treasurer shall pay the amount due on any ticket or voucher to the holder thereof from funds not otherwise appropriated upon an order from the lottery commission. Pari-mutuel tickets and vouchers which remain unclaimed after 11 months shall not be paid. Vouchers shall be remitted to the state treasurer on January 31 of the calendar year, 24 months after the year of the unclaimed voucher.
Source.
1935, 27:17. RL 171:19. RSA 284:31. 1957, 165:1. 1969, 42:1. 1971, 7:1. 1976, 52:3. 1990, 259:2. 1991, 4:13. 1992, 185:2. 2011, 259:1. 2013, 264:7. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015. 2021, 66:9, eff. June 8, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:32 - Repealed by 1997, 27:11, III, eff. June 24, 1997.

284:32 Repealed by 1997, 27:11, III, eff. June 24, 1997. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:32-a - Annual Financial Statements Required.

284:32-a Annual Financial Statements Required. –
Every person, association, or corporation conducting a race or race meet, except those conducted by agricultural fairs, shall annually submit to the lottery commission on or before June 1 an annual financial report of the entity licensed to conduct the race or race meet. The report shall include, at a minimum, a balance sheet, an income statement, a statement of changes in retained earnings, a statement of changes in financial position and the applicable notes to those financial statements for the prior year's operations of the person, association, or corporation, audited by a public accountant or certified public accountant licensed to practice in the state of New Hampshire in accordance with RSA 309-A. Said audit and the auditor's report shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards as prescribed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Source.
1977, 483:1. 1983, 13:2. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:32-b - Penalty for Failure to Submit.

284:32-b Penalty for Failure to Submit. –
I. Every person, association or corporation required to submit an annual statement pursuant to RSA 284:15-b or an annual financial report pursuant to RSA 284:32-a who fails to submit such statement or report within the required time period shall be subject to a civil forfeiture of up to $500 for each day of a continuing violation. Civil forfeitures shall be levied under this section by the state lottery commission, shall be collected by the attorney general, and shall be deposited in the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j. Such civil penalty shall be in addition to and not a substitute for any other civil or criminal penalty provided by law, including RSA 284:21.
II. The lottery commission shall notify in writing the attorney general and the fiscal committee of the general court whenever any person, association or corporation fails to submit such statement or report within the required time period and shall also include in said notice the amount of any civil forfeiture levied pursuant to this section. In the event that the lottery commission grants an extension of time in which to file such statement or report, the lottery commission shall notify in writing the attorney general and the fiscal committee of the general court of such extension, the legal basis for granting the extension, and the reason the extension was granted.
Source.
1983, 13:1. 1997, 27:10. 2008, 25:1. 2013, 264:8. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.