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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-6 - Athletic Games on Sunday › Section 41-6-6. - Objections of neighboring landowners — Proximity to churches.

§ 41-6-6. Objections of neighboring landowners — Proximity to churches.
No license shall be granted under the provisions of this chapter for athletic games to be played in the open air where the owners of the greater part of the land within two hundred feet (200′) of the area or enclosed ground where athletic games are to be played shall make, in writing, a remonstrance to the licensing authorities within six (6) days after the date of the first publication of the notice of the application, or within further time as the licensing authorities may require. No license shall be granted for any area or enclosed ground within five hundred feet (500′) of any church or chapel.
History of Section.
P.L. 1919, ch. 1724, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 129, § 21; P.L. 1928, ch. 1154, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 362, § 22; G.L. 1956, § 41-6-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-6 - Athletic Games on Sunday › Section 41-6-7. - Revocation of license.

§ 41-6-7. Revocation of license.
Any license may be revoked by the licensing authorities if, in their judgment, the revocation is necessary.
History of Section.
P.L. 1919, ch. 1724, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 129, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 362, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 41-6-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-1. - Operation of jai alai sports facilities.

§ 41-7-1. Operation of jai alai sports facilities.
Any person desiring to operate a facility for the exhibition of the Spanish sport called jai alai in the city of Newport may do so upon the compliance with the terms and provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1973, ch. 48, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-2. - “Sports facilities” and “frontons” defined.

§ 41-7-2. “Sports facilities” and “frontons” defined.
The words “sports facilities” and “fronton” as used in this chapter mean a building or enclosure in which is provided a playing court with three (3) walls so designed and constructed for the playing of that sports game of ball as played in Spanish speaking countries, called jai alai or pelota.
History of Section.
P.L. 1973, ch. 48, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-4. - Power and duties of the division of gaming and athletics licensing.

§ 41-7-4. Power and duties of the division of gaming and athletics licensing.
In addition to the other powers conferred upon the division of gaming and athletics licensing, the division shall carry out the provisions of this chapter, and to that end, the division may:
(1)
Personally or by agent, supervise and check the making of pari-mutuel pools and wagers and the distribution therefrom;
(2)
Fix and set the dates within which any fronton may be operated; provided, however, there shall be at least one hundred (100) days annually of the operation; and
(3)
Require any applicant for a permit to operate a fronton to file an application under oath setting forth:
(i)
The full name of the person, firm, corporation, or association, and if a corporation, the name of the state under which it is incorporated, as well as the names of the officers, directors, and stockholders of the corporation, and their places of residence, or if an association, the name and residence of the members of the association;
(ii)
The exact location where it is desired to operate a fronton exhibiting the Spanish sport jai alai or pelota;
(iii)
Whether or not the fronton is owned or leased, and if leased, the name, residence, and address of the owners or lessees, or if the owner or lessee be a corporation, the name and address of the officers, directors, and stockholders thereof;
(iv)
A statement of the assets and liabilities of the person, firm, corporation, or association making application for the division permit;
(v)
Such other information as the division may require.
History of Section.
P.L. 1973, ch. 48, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 150.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-5. - Wagers and pari-mutuel pools permitted within enclosure of fronton.

§ 41-7-5. Wagers and pari-mutuel pools permitted within enclosure of fronton.
Within the enclosure of any fronton licensed and conducted under this chapter but not elsewhere, wagering on the respective scores or points of the game of jai alai or pelota and the sale of pari-mutuel pools under such regulation as the division of gaming and athletics licensing shall prescribe, are hereby authorized and permitted, including, but not limited to, those forms of wagering known as daily double, perfecta, quinella, and trifecta.
History of Section.
P.L. 1973, ch. 48, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-5.1. - Sale or purchase of twin double tickets.

§ 41-7-5.1. Sale or purchase of twin double tickets.
The sale or purchase of twin double tickets or attempting to aid or abet in the sale or purchase of twin double tickets through solicitation of patrons attending, other than through pari-mutuel machines, is prohibited. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be denied admission to the fronton and may be prosecuted. Persons convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for up to one year or both.
History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 294, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-6. - Tax on betting and licensee’s commission.

§ 41-7-6. Tax on betting and licensee’s commission.
(a)
The commission of a licensee on pari-mutuel pools and wagers shall be twenty and one-half percent (20½%) of the amount contributed thereto. After deducting the commission and the “breaks,” hereafter defined, a pari-mutuel pool shall be redistributed to the contributors. The licensee conducting events pursuant to this chapter shall pay a tax to the state of three percent (3%) of annual amounts contributed to mutuel pools up to eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000) of total handle. The Rhode Island tax shall increase one-half of one percent (.5%) for the next incremental increase of two million dollars ($2,000,000), and one-half of one percent (.5%) for each incremental increase of one million dollars ($1,000,000), thereafter, in the total annual pool up to a maximum of five percent (5%). The licensee shall pay a tax of one percent (1%) of the pool to the city of Newport, and the tax administrator/collector or equivalent for the city of Newport shall assess and collect the taxes imposed by this section with respect to the city of Newport under such rules and regulations as he or she may prescribe. All taxes hereby imposed shall be due and payable at the close of each day’s activities, and any tax not paid upon demand of the tax administrator/collector shall bear interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum for the time of the demand. Failure to pay any tax upon demand shall be cause for revocation of a license.
(b)
Redistributions of funds otherwise distributable to the contributors to the pari-mutuel pools shall be a sum equal to the next lowest multiple of ten (10).
(c)
No distribution of a pari-mutuel pool shall be made of the odd cents of any sum otherwise distributable, which odd cents shall be known as the “breaks.”
(d)
The “breaks” shall be known as the difference between the amount contributed to a pari-mutuel pool and the total of the commission of the licensee and the sums actually redistributed to the contributors.
(e)
No person or corporation shall directly or indirectly purchase pari-mutuel tickets or participate in the purchase of any part of a pari-mutuel pool for another for hire or for any gratuity and no person shall purchase any part of a pari-mutuel pool through another, wherein he or she gives or pays directly or indirectly the other person anything of value, and any person violating this section shall be fined the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1973, ch. 48, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 24, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 16, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 362, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 412, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-7. - Distribution of funds — Applicability of chapters 3 and 4 of this title.

§ 41-7-7. Distribution of funds — Applicability of chapters 3 and 4 of this title.
All money mentioned in this chapter derived from taxes on wagers and pari-mutuel pools shall be disbursed by the state treasurer pursuant to chapter 4 of this title. Except as is inconsistent with this chapter, the provisions of chapters 3 and 4 of this title shall apply to the sport of jai alai.
History of Section.
P.L. 1973, ch. 48, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 150.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-8. - Tax on breaks — Distribution.

§ 41-7-8. Tax on breaks — Distribution.
(a)
A tax is hereby levied upon every pari-mutuel pool conducted at the fronton for the exhibition of the Spanish ball game known as jai alai in Newport authorized by law so to do, equal to fifty percent (50%) of the “breaks” as defined in the above.
(b)
It shall be the duty of every fronton licensee to pay unto the state treasurer the tax hereby levied and the licensee shall be liable therefor.
History of Section.
P.L. 1973, ch. 48, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-9. - Leases of city properties.

§ 41-7-9. Leases of city properties.
The city of Newport is hereby authorized to enter into a lease of city property for a period not to exceed thirty-five (35) years with an application to the division of gaming and athletics licensing for a license to conduct jai alai.
History of Section.
P.L. 1973, ch. 48, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-10. - Licensing of concessionaires, vendors, pari-mutuel totalizator companies.

§ 41-7-10. Licensing of concessionaires, vendors, pari-mutuel totalizator companies.
(a)
All persons, firms, partnerships, associations, or corporations desiring to operate any concession allied to any fronton, shall apply for a license to the division of racing and athletics, on such forms and in such a manner as prescribed by regulations. The division by regulations shall establish other occupational licensing for all employees of the concessions, all pari-mutuel employees, and all persons employed in any other capacity by the fronton management.
(b)
All persons, firms, partnerships, associations, or corporations employed by the fronton management in providing pari-mutuel totalizator computer services for pari-mutuel computations, shall apply for a license to the division upon such forms and in such manner as prescribed by regulations of the division. All employees of the pari-mutuel totalizator computer companies shall be licensed by the division on forms prescribed by regulations of the division.
(c)
In determining whether to grant a license pursuant to this section the division may require the applicant to submit information as to: financial standing and credit; moral character; criminal record, if any; previous employment; corporate, partnership, or association affiliations; ownership of personal assets; and such other information as it deems pertinent to the issuance of the license. The division may reject for good cause an application for a license, and it may suspend or revoke for good cause any license issued by it after a hearing held in accordance with chapter 35 of title 42; subject to further appeal procedures provided by § 41-2-3.
(d)
Issuance of license and the payment of annual fees shall be the same in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) Concessionaires and vendors $200
(2) Occupational license
Player license 10.00
Ball maker 10.00
Player/manager 10.00
Jai alai judge 10.00
(3) Vendor or concessionaire employee 10.00
(4) Pari-mutuel employees 10.00
(5) Employees of fronton management 10.00
(6) Pari-mutuel totalizator companies 200
(7) Pari-mutuel totalizator company employees 10.00
(8) Security employees 10.00
(e)
All individual applicants for licensing under this section shall be fingerprinted, and, upon obtaining a license, shall wear upon his or her outer apparel a photo identification badge, issued or authorized by the division of racing and athletics under rules and regulations promulgated by the division.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 307, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 62, § 7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-11. - Conclusion of Saturday performances.

§ 41-7-11. Conclusion of Saturday performances.
Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 6 of this title, any jai alai game played within the enclosure of any fronton licensed and conducted pursuant to this chapter, commencing on a Saturday evening and not concluded before twelve (12) o’clock midnight, shall not be permitted to be played beyond one o’clock in the morning of the first day of the week.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 188, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai › Section 41-7-12. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-7-12. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 417, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1991, ch. 24, § 2, effective March 1, 1991.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-8 - Responsibility and Liability of Ski Operators and Skiers › Section 41-8-1. - Duties of ski area operators.

§ 41-8-1. Duties of ski area operators.
It shall be the duty of a ski area operator to comply with the following requirements and regulations:
(1)
Whenever maintenance equipment is being employed upon any trail or slope while the trail or slope is open to the public, the ski operator shall place, or cause to be placed, notice to that effect at or near the top of any tramway or surface lift servicing any trail or slope in the area being maintained.
(2)
The ski area operator shall also have the duty to maintain and to identify all trail maintenance vehicles and to furnish the vehicles with flashing or rotating lights, which lights shall be operated during the time that the vehicles are working the trails or slopes, and likewise during the time the vehicle is in movement from its normal and customary storage location to any other point within the ski area.
(3)
With respect to the emergency use of motor driven vehicles within the ski area, including, but not limited to, uses for purposes of removing injured or stranded skiers, or performing emergency maintenance or repair work to slopes, trails, or tramway equipment, the ski area operator shall not be required to post such signs as is required by subsection (1), but shall be required to maintain such lighting equipment required by subsection (2).
(4)
All snowmobiles operated on the trails or slopes of the ski area shall be equipped with a lighting device, which device shall be in operation while the vehicle is in operation.
(5)
The ski area shall likewise have the responsibility to mark the location of any hydrants used in snowmaking operations and located within or upon a slope or trail.
(6)
Ski area operators shall maintain and operate, or cause to be maintained and operated, the ski areas under the control in a reasonably safe condition or manner, and shall be required to maintain a sign system on all buildings, tramways, ski trails, and slopes.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 116, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-8 - Responsibility and Liability of Ski Operators and Skiers › Section 41-8-3. - Leaving the scene of an accident.

§ 41-8-3. Leaving the scene of an accident.
Any person who is involved in a skiing accident and who departs from the scene of the accident without leaving personal identification or otherwise clearly identifying himself or herself before notifying the proper authorities or obtaining assistance, knowing that any other person involved in the accident is in need of medical or other assistance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200).
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 116, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-8 - Responsibility and Liability of Ski Operators and Skiers › Section 41-8-4. - Severability.

§ 41-8-4. Severability.
The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of the court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 116, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9 - Establishment and Extension of Gambling Activities and Other Facilities › Section 41-9-1. - “Gambling” and “gambling facilities” defined.

§ 41-9-1. “Gambling” and “gambling facilities” defined.
(a)
As used in this chapter, the term “gambling” shall include, but not be limited to, horseracing, dog racing, and jai alai; however, casino gaming shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 9.1 of this title [repealed], and chapters 61, 61.2, and 61.3 of title 42. The term “gambling facility” as used in this chapter means a building or enclosure in which any gambling activity including, but not limited to, the foregoing is played or conducted.
(b)
The term “gambling facility” shall also include any building, enclosure, or other improvement designed, constructed, or used in connection with an overall plan or project involving the establishment of any gambling activity; provided, however, that this sentence shall not apply to any gambling facility licensed prior to July 3, 1998.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 233, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 134, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 38; P.L. 2013, ch. 106, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9 - Establishment and Extension of Gambling Activities and Other Facilities › Section 41-9-2. - Financial disclosure by promoter.

§ 41-9-2. Financial disclosure by promoter.
(a)
By the first Monday in August prior to the general election at which the question of the establishment or extension of any gambling activity or facility is presented to the electorate, all persons and/or corporations promoting or having an interest of five percent (5%) or greater in the activity or facility shall file with the ethics commission the financial statement provided by the commission which shall conform with the requirements of § 36-14-16. If the person and/or corporation acquire an interest of five percent (5%) or greater after the first Monday in August, that person and/or corporation shall file the financial statement within seven (7) days after acquiring the interest.
(b)
The duty to file the financial statement shall be a continuing duty and shall be required of any and all persons and/or corporations who or that have or will have an interest of five percent (5%) or greater in an activity and/or facility.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 233, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 419, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9 - Establishment and Extension of Gambling Activities and Other Facilities › Section 41-9-3. - Disclosure of regulated business interests.

§ 41-9-3. Disclosure of regulated business interests.
Every person who is required to file a financial statement pursuant to this chapter and who has, or within the preceding three (3) years divests himself or herself of, five percent (5%) or greater equity interest in a business entity that is subject to regulation by this chapter, by a state or municipal agency, shall file with the ethics commission annually an affidavit:
(1)
Identifying himself or herself and stating the capacity in which he or she serves, or is about to serve, that occasions the filing of the affidavit;
(2)
Identifying the business entity (or each business entity) and all the principals thereof known to him or her;
(3)
Stating the nature of his or her interest in the business entity and that of all the principals thereof known to him or her;
(4)
Identifying all those persons and/or corporations known to him or her providing any financing for the business entity.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 233, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 419, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9 - Establishment and Extension of Gambling Activities and Other Facilities › Section 41-9-4. - Town and state election on establishment of facility.

§ 41-9-4. Town and state election on establishment of facility.
(a)
Before a gambling facility shall be established in any town or city, the town council of the town or the city council of the city shall comply with the following procedure:
(1)
Upon receipt of a resolution from the town council of the town or the city council of the city, for a referendum to establish a gambling facility and/or activity, the general assembly shall determine, by passage of an act, whether to allow a referendum on the establishment of the gambling facility and/or activity.
(2)
Upon passage of an act to allow a referendum for the establishment of the gambling facility and/or activity, the town council of the town or the city council of the city shall pose, by adopting a resolution to be placed on the ballot at the next general election to be submitted to the qualified electors of the town or city and to the qualified electors of the state, the following question: “Shall a gambling facility and/or activity be established in the town (or city) of ?”
(b)
The question shall be submitted by the local board of canvassers to the electors of the town or city where the facility or activity is to be located, and the results of the election shall be certified to the secretary of state.
(c)
The question shall be submitted by the secretary of state to the qualified electors of the state at the same general election and the secretary of state shall certify the election results.
(d)
The affirmative vote of the subject town or city and the electors of the state shall be necessary for the approval of the question, and if consent be thus given, all rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the authority conferred upon the general assembly in R.I. Const., Art. VI, Sec. XV.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 233, § 4; P.L. 1990, ch. 508, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 29, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 38; P.L. 2016, ch. 5, § 12; P.L. 2016, ch. 6, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9 - Establishment and Extension of Gambling Activities and Other Facilities › Section 41-9-5. - Penalties.

§ 41-9-5. Penalties.
Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony herein and punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) and/or imprisonment for no longer than five (5) years for each violation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 233, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9 - Establishment and Extension of Gambling Activities and Other Facilities › Section 41-9-6. - Applicability.

§ 41-9-6. Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall specifically apply to any facility licensed pursuant to chapter 7 of this title prior to any casino gambling activity being licensed on the premises of the facility.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 110, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-1. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-1. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-2. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-2. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-3. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-3. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-4. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-4. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-5. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-5. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-6. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-6. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-7. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-7. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-8. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-8. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-9. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-9. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-10. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-10. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-11. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-11. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-12. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-12. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-13. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-13. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-14. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-14. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-15. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-15. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-16. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-16. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-17. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-17. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-18. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-18. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-19. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-19. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-20. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-20. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-21. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-21. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-22. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-22. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-23. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-23. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-24. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-24. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-25. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-25. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-26. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-26. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-27. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-27. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-28. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-28. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-29. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-29. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-30. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-30. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-31. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-31. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-32. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-32. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-33. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-33. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-34. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-34. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-35. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-35. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-36. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-36. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-37. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-37. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-38. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-38. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-39. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-39. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-40. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-40. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act [Repealed.] › Section 41-9.1-41. - [Repealed.]

§ 41-9.1-41. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 106 § 2, effective June 18, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 18, 2013.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-10 - Offtrack Betting › Section 41-10-1. - License required for offtrack betting.

§ 41-10-1. License required for offtrack betting.
No person, association, or corporation shall hold or conduct offtrack betting on any racing event for any stake, purse, or reward, except a person, association, or corporation as shall be licensed by the division of gaming and athletics licensing, as provided by this chapter, and as approved by the voters, as required by this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 512, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 151; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-10 - Offtrack Betting › Section 41-10-2. - City elections on establishment of offtrack betting.

§ 41-10-2. City elections on establishment of offtrack betting.
(a)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, before an offtrack betting facility shall be established in the city of Pawtucket, the question “Shall an offtrack betting facility be located in the city of Pawtucket, the state proceeds from which shall be paid directly to the cities and towns for the relief of property taxes?”
(b)
This resolution shall be placed on the ballot at the next general election to be submitted to the qualified electors of the city of Pawtucket, and the state.
(c)
The question shall be submitted by the local board of canvassers to the electors of the city of Pawtucket, and the results of the election shall be certified to the secretary of state.
(d)
The question shall be submitted by the secretary of state to the qualified electors of the state at the same general election and the secretary of state shall certify the election results.
(e)
The affirmative vote of the city of Pawtucket and the electors of the state shall be necessary for the approval of the question, and if such consent be thus given, all further regulations shall rest with the division of gaming and athletics licensing.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 512, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-10 - Offtrack Betting › Section 41-10-3. - Application for license — Action by division of gaming and athletics licensing.

§ 41-10-3. Application for license — Action by division of gaming and athletics licensing.
(a)
Any person, association, or corporation desiring to conduct pari-mutuel wagering at an offtrack betting facility on any racing event shall apply to the division for a license on forms provided by the division. The application shall specify the days on which betting is to be conducted; the location of the betting facility; and other information as may be required by the division. The division may also require any person, association, or corporation to give information as to their or its financial standing and credit. The division shall have the right to reject any applications for a license for any cause that it may deem sufficient. Applicants aggrieved by a decision or order of the division shall have the right to an appeal to the racing and athletics board pursuant to chapter 2 of this title. The division shall allow an offtrack betting facility to be open seven (7) days a week. On each day of the week, the offtrack facility licensee may import racing programs from one or more out-of-state racetracks in a manner to be approved by the division.
(b)
Definition of an “offtrack betting facility”: An offtrack betting facility shall be a full-service betting facility offering foods and beverage services plus other amenities, containing a minimum of ten thousand square feet (10,000 sq. ft.), providing audio/visual signals of horse racing programs via approved telecommunication and totalizator systems.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 512, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-10 - Offtrack Betting › Section 41-10-4. - Powers and duties of division.

§ 41-10-4. Powers and duties of division.
In addition to the powers already granted to the division, the division shall have the power and it shall be its duty to supervise and administer the operation of offtrack betting in accordance with this chapter and with the rules and regulations of the division.
History of Section.
P.L 1990, ch. 512, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-10 - Offtrack Betting › Section 41-10-5. - Licensing restrictions.

§ 41-10-5. Licensing restrictions.
(a)
The division shall refuse to grant a license, or shall suspend a license, if the applicant or licensee:
(1)
Has been convicted of a felony;
(2)
Has engaged in illegal gambling as a significant source of income;
(3)
Has been convicted of violating any gambling statutes;
(4)
Has been convicted of fraud or misrepresentation in any connection; or
(5)
Has been found to have violated any rule, regulation, or order of the division.
(b)
The license heretofore issued shall be suspended by the division for any charge that may result in a conviction or conduct prescribed in subsections (a)(1) through (a)(5); which suspension shall be effective until a final judicial determination.
(c)
The division shall refuse to grant, or the division shall suspend, pending a hearing before the division, a license if the applicant or licensee is an association or corporation:
(1)
Any of whose directors, officers, partners, or shareholders holding a five percent (5%) or greater interest have been found guilty of any of the activities specified in subsection (a); or
(2)
In which it appears to the division that due to the experience, character, or general fitness of any director, officer, or controlling partner, or shareholder, the granting of a license would be inconsistent with the public interest, convenience, or trust.
(d)
Whenever requested by the division, the division of criminal identification of the department of the attorney general, the superintendent of state police, and the superintendent or chief of police or town sergeant of any city or town, shall furnish all information on convictions, arrests, and present investigations concerning any person who is an applicant for a license or who is a licensee under this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 512, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 151; P.L. 2021, ch. 400, § 25, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 401, § 25, effective July 13, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-10 - Offtrack Betting › Section 41-10-6. - Host community fee.

§ 41-10-6. Host community fee.
The city of Pawtucket shall receive as host community fee one percent (1%) of the amount contributed to the mutuel pools.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 512, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-10 - Offtrack Betting › Section 41-10-7. - Offtrack betting taxes and commissions.

§ 41-10-7. Offtrack betting taxes and commissions.
(a)
Each licensee conducting wagering in an offtrack betting facility under the pari-mutuel system shall pay to the state, and there is hereby imposed, a tax on such events at the rate of:
(1)
Three and one-half percent (3.5%) of the total money wagered thereon on win, place, and show wagers;
(2)
Four percent (4%) on multiple wagers therein involving two (2) animals; and
(3)
Four and one-half percent (4.5%) on exotic wagers therein involving three (3) or more animals.
(b)
Where the division has approved the commingling of wagers placed at the offtrack betting facility into similar wagering pools at a host facility where the racing event is conducted, each licensee conducting wagering in an offtrack betting facility may retain as his or her licensee’s commission an amount equal to the takeout at the host facility. Where commingling of wagers does not occur the division shall be:
(1)
Eighteen percent (18%) of the amount wagered therein on win, place, and show wagers;
(2)
Twenty percent (20%) on multiple wagers therein involving two (2) animals;
(3)
Twenty-five percent (25%) on exotic wagers therein involving three (3) or more animals; and
(4)
One-half (½) of the breakage to the dime resulting from the betting shall be paid to the division to support the division in accordance with § 41-4-4.1. The remaining breakage shall be retained by the licensee.
(c)
Offtrack betting licensees may impose a surcharge on winning wagers of up to five and one-half percent (5.5%) to offset telecommunications costs and the cost of acquiring racing signals.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 512, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-10 - Offtrack Betting › Section 41-10-8. - Payment by state to cities and towns — State aid formula.

§ 41-10-8. Payment by state to cities and towns — State aid formula.
The offtrack betting tax payable to the state under § 41-10-7(a)(1), (2), and (3) shall be paid directly by the state to the cities and towns of the state in accordance with the state aid formula as set out in § 45-13-1, and these funds shall be used by the cities and towns as a direct reduction against the residential tax rate.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 512, § 1.