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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-2 - Racing and Athletics Hearing Board › Section 41-2-2. - Chairperson of board — Compensation of members.

§ 41-2-2. Chairperson of board — Compensation of members.
The members of the board shall elect one of their number as chairperson upon the appointment of any new member for a full term and whenever the office may become vacant. The members of the board shall not be compensated for their services on the board.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 126; G.L. 1956, § 41-2-2; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 21, § 30.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-2 - Racing and Athletics Hearing Board › Section 41-2-3. - Right of appeal from division.

§ 41-2-3. Right of appeal from division.
The division of gaming and athletics licensing may in the first instance make decisions and issue orders as may to it seem proper in the administration of the provisions of laws that shall be, from time to time, assigned to its direction by the governor. Any person or persons aggrieved by a decision or order of the division of gaming and athletics licensing shall have the right to appeal to the racing and athletics hearing board by filing an appeal in writing with the board within seven (7) days from the service of the order or decision appealed from.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 127; P.L. 1940, ch. 821, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, §§ 1, 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-2-3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-2 - Racing and Athletics Hearing Board › Section 41-2-4. - Hearing and decision by board.

§ 41-2-4. Hearing and decision by board.
Upon an appeal being taken from any decision or order, the racing and athletics hearing board shall hold and conduct hearings on the appeal to be governed by rules to be adopted by the board, and in the hearings the board shall not be bound by technical rules of evidence. The board shall sit as an impartial, independent body in order to make decisions affecting the public interest and private rights. It shall hear all appeals de novo as to both the law and the facts and its decisions shall be based upon the law and upon the evidence presented to it by the division of gaming and athletics licensing and by the parties in interest. The concurrence of a majority of the board shall be sufficient for any decision.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 127; P.L. 1940, ch. 821, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-2-4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-2 - Racing and Athletics Hearing Board › Section 41-2-5. - Subpoena powers of board — Rules and regulations.

§ 41-2-5. Subpoena powers of board — Rules and regulations.
(a)
The members of the racing and athletics hearing board are hereby severally authorized and empowered to administer oaths; and the board, in all cases of every nature pending before it, is hereby authorized and empowered to summon and examine witnesses and to compel the production and examination of papers, books, accounts, documents, records, certificates, and other legal evidence that may be necessary or proper for the determination and decision of any question before or the discharge of any duty required by law of the board.
(b)
All subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum shall be signed by the chairperson or, in the absence or disqualification of the chairperson, by any other member thereof, and shall be served as subpoenas are now served in civil cases in the superior court; and witnesses so subpoenaed shall be entitled to the same fees for attendance and travel as are now provided for witnesses in civil cases in the superior court. If any person fails to obey the command of any subpoena, without reasonable cause, or if a person in attendance before the board shall, without reasonable cause, refuse to be sworn, or to be examined, or to answer a legal and pertinent question, the board may apply to any justice of the superior court, upon proof by affidavit of the fact, for a rule or order returnable in not less than two (2) or more than five (5) days, directing the person to show cause why he or she should not be adjudged in contempt.
(c)
Upon the return of an order, the justice before whom the matter is brought for a hearing shall examine under oath the person and the person shall be given an opportunity to be heard, and if the justice shall determine that the person has refused without reasonable cause or legal excuse to be examined, or to answer a legal and pertinent question, or to produce books, accounts, papers, records, and documents, material to the issue, that he or she was ordered to bring or produce, he or she may forthwith commit the person to the adult correctional institutions, there to remain until he or she submits to do the act that he or she was so required to do, or is discharged according to law.
(d)
The board shall have power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations governing the procedure to be followed in any matter that may come before it for hearing.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 130; P.L. 1940, ch. 821, § 5; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-2-5; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 34.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-2 - Racing and Athletics Hearing Board › Section 41-2-6. - Judicial review by superior court.

§ 41-2-6. Judicial review by superior court.
The division of gaming and athletics licensing or any party in interest, if aggrieved by a decision of the board, shall be entitled to judicial review as provided by chapter 35 of title 42.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 127, as enacted by P.L. 1940, ch. 821, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 41-2-6; as reen. 1969.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-2 - Racing and Athletics Hearing Board › Section 41-2-7. - Exclusive remedy.

§ 41-2-7. Exclusive remedy.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 42-20-13, or other provisions of laws, the procedures established by §§ 41-2-3, 41-2-4, and 41-2-6 shall constitute the exclusive remedies for persons aggrieved by any order or decision of the division of gaming and athletics licensing or of the racing and athletics hearing board.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 127; P.L. 1940, ch. 821, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-2-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-1. - License required for racing.

§ 41-3-1. License required for racing.
No person, association, or corporation shall hold or conduct any meeting within the state where horse racing shall be permitted for any stake, purse, or reward, except such person, association, or corporation as shall be licensed by the division of gaming and athletics licensing as provided in this chapter, and after an affirmative vote of the qualified electors as provided in chapter 9 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 6; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-1; P.L. 1981, ch. 233, § 4; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 146.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-2. - Town or city election on establishment of track.

§ 41-3-2. Town or city election on establishment of track.
Before a horse racing track shall be established in any town or city, the approval of the question as is required by chapter 9 of this title shall be necessary, and if consent be thus given, all further regulations shall rest with the division of gaming and athletics licensing.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 17; P.L. 1952, ch. 3025, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-2; P.L. 1981, ch. 233, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-3. - Classes of licenses.

§ 41-3-3. Classes of licenses.
The division of gaming and athletics licensing shall be empowered to license race meets under the following classes:
(1)
Class A. Horse running races, so-called.
(2)
Class B. Competitive harness horse races that are run in connection with the grand circuit, so-called.
(3)
Class C. Competitive harness horse races that are not run in connection with the grand circuit, so-called.
(4)
Class D. Competitive horse races where there is no wagering.
(5)
Class E. Harness racing by any incorporated association duly authorized to maintain agricultural exhibits.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 9; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-4. - Application for license — Action by division.

§ 41-3-4. Application for license — Action by division.
(a)
Any person, association, or corporation desiring to conduct horse racing within this state shall apply to the division of gaming and athletics licensing for a license on forms provided by the division. The application shall specify the days on which horse racing is to be conducted, the location of the horse racing, and such other information as may be required by the division.
(b)
The division may also require any person, association, or corporation to give information as to 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, and the action of the division both as to the license and the date or award shall be final, subject to the right of appeal provided by chapter 2 of this title.
(c)
The division shall, as far as practicable, avoid conflicts in the dates assigned or awarded for horse racing in the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 10; impl. am. P.L. 1940, ch. 821, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-4; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 35.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-5. - Award of dates for Class A racing.

§ 41-3-5. Award of dates for Class A racing.
The application for a Class A license shall be filed on or before the fifteenth day of February in any year and the division of gaming and athletics licensing having considered the applications, shall on or before the first day of April in any year, assign or award all dates for racing within the state for the current year; provided, however, that the division in its discretion, may receive applications at a later date and may change the assignment or award if, in its judgment, the change is found necessary, but prior to making the change it shall print a public notice in the newspapers and shall give the party aggrieved by the change an opportunity to be heard.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 10; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-5.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-6. - Renewal of Class A licenses.

§ 41-3-6. Renewal of Class A licenses.
Class A licenses, when granted, shall be renewable at the option of the licensee for a period of ten (10) years, provided the licensee complies with the provisions of this chapter and chapter 4 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 17; P.L. 1952, ch. 3025, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-7. - Rebate of license fees.

§ 41-3-7. Rebate of license fees.
If by any reason or cause beyond the control of and through no fault or neglect of any licensee and while the licensee is not in default, it should become impossible or impracticable to conduct horse racing upon any day or days licensed by the division of gaming and athletics licensing, at the request of the licensee and upon sworn statements, submitted in writing by the licensee, the division may rebate all or part of the license fee.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 15; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-8. - Licensing of owners, trainers, jockeys, and other personnel.

§ 41-3-8. Licensing of owners, trainers, jockeys, and other personnel.
The division, at its discretion, shall license owners, trainers, jockeys, starters, exercise boys, hotwalkers, grooms, and all other stable personnel as well as pari-mutuel employees, concessioners and vendors, security personnel, licensees, employees, pari-mutuel totalizator companies and their employees, and all employees of race track management.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 8; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-8; P.L. 1960, ch. 74, § 18; P.L. 1973, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 308, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-8.1. - Licensing of concessioners, vendors, pari-mutuel totalizator companies, and employees.

§ 41-3-8.1. Licensing of concessioners, vendors, pari-mutuel totalizator companies, and employees.
(a)
All persons, firms, partnerships, associations, or corporations desiring to operate any concession allied to any horse racing track, shall apply for a license to the division of racing and athletics, on such forms and in such a manner as prescribed by regulations of the division. The division, by regulation, 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 race track management, and for other persons engaged in racing activities at any horse racing track.
(b)
All persons, firms, associations, or corporations employed by the management of a horse racing track in providing pari-mutuel totalizator computer services for pari-mutuel computations, shall apply for a license to the division of racing and athletics 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, and subject to further appeal procedures provided by § 41-2-3.
(d)
The issuance of a license and the payment of annual fees shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) Concessionaire and vendors $100
(2) Occupational license:
Owners 5.00
Trainers 5.00
Jockeys 5.00
Apprentice jockeys 5.00
Authorized agents 5.00
Starters 5.00
Stable employees 5.00
Assumed names 10.00
Colors 5.00
(3) Vendors and concessionaires’ employees 5.00
(4) Pari-mutuel employees 5.00
(5) Employees of race track management 5.00
(6) Pari-mutuel totalizator company 100
(7) Pari-mutuel totalizator company employees 5.00
(e)
All individual applicants for licensing under this section shall be fingerprinted, and upon obtaining the license, shall wear upon his or her outer apparel a photo identification badge, issued or authorized by the division of gaming and athletics licensing under rules and regulations promulgated by the division.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 308, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-9. - Rules as to betting and track operation — Deputies.

§ 41-3-9. Rules as to betting and track operation — Deputies.
The division of gaming and athletics licensing may make rules and regulations governing the operation of the tracks and stables. The division may make rules regulating betting at the horse racing events. The division may, at its discretion, appoint deputies, not exceeding twenty-two (22), to perform such duties as the rules and regulations of the division may require.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 7; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-9; P.L. 1972, ch. 65, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-9.1. - Admittance in stable enclosure.

§ 41-3-9.1. Admittance in stable enclosure.
(a)
No person shall enter the stable enclosure of a licensee of thoroughbred horses kept for a racing meeting without first obtaining the proper photo identification or permission in writing from the designated track security authority.
(b)
Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to one hundred dollars ($100) or a jail sentence of up to thirty (30) days or both for the first offense, and the second and subsequent offense shall be punishable by a fine up to two hundred ($200) dollars or up to ninety (90) days in jail or both.
(c)
This section shall not apply to any police officer or firefighter in the exercise of his or her lawful duty.
History of Section.
P.L. 1975, ch. 150, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-10. - Accounting methods.

§ 41-3-10. Accounting methods.
The division of gaming and athletics licensing shall have the power to require that the books and financial or other statements of any person, corporation, or association licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall be kept in any manner that to the division may seem best, and the division shall also be authorized to visit, to investigate, and to place expert accountants and such other persons as it may deem necessary, in the offices, tracks, or places of business of any person, corporation, or association, for the purpose of satisfying itself that the division’s rules and regulations are strictly complied with.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 7; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-10.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-11. - Employees of licensees.

§ 41-3-11. Employees of licensees.
The division of gaming and athletics licensing may at any time for cause require the removal of any employee or official employed by any licensee hereunder.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 7; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-11.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-12. - Compelling production of records.

§ 41-3-12. Compelling production of records.
The division of gaming and athletics licensing shall have power to compel the production of any and all books, memoranda, or documents showing the receipts and disbursements of any person, corporation, or association licensed under the provisions of this chapter to conduct race meetings.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 7; impl. am P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-13. - Witnesses before division.

§ 41-3-13. Witnesses before division.
The division of gaming and athletics licensing shall have power to summon witnesses before it and to administer oaths or affirmations to the witnesses whenever, in the judgment of the division, it may be necessary for the effectual discharge of its duties; and any person failing to appear before the division at the time and place specified in answer to the summons, or refusing to testify, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by a sentence to the adult correctional institutions for not more than six (6) months, or by a sentence to both a fine and imprisonment, in the judgment of the court. False swearing on the part of any witnesses shall be deemed perjury, and shall be punished as perjury.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 7; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-13.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-14. - Suspension or revocation of license.

§ 41-3-14. Suspension or revocation of license.
Any license granted under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the division of gaming and athletics licensing, and shall be subject to suspension or revocation for any cause that the division shall deem sufficient, after giving the licensee a reasonable opportunity for a hearing at which he or she shall have the right to be represented by counsel. If any license is suspended or revoked, the division shall state the reasons for the suspension or revocation and cause an entry of the reasons to be made on the record books of the division.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 11; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-14.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-15. - Penalty for unauthorized racing.

§ 41-3-15. Penalty for unauthorized racing.
Any person aiding or abetting in the conduct of any meeting within this state at which racing of horses shall be permitted for any stake, purse, or reward, except in accordance with a license duly issued and unsuspended or un-revoked by the division of gaming and athletics licensing, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each day of the unauthorized meeting or by imprisonment for not exceeding six (6) months, or both a fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 18; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 18; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-16. - Municipal taxation of tracks.

§ 41-3-16. Municipal taxation of tracks.
No fee, tax, or other emolument shall be exacted by any city or town for the use of track or events conducted thereon under the provisions of this chapter, and the right to establish any fees, taxes, or other emoluments shall rest with the division of gaming and athletics licensing in accordance with law; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter or chapter 4 of this title contained shall be construed to prevent any city or town from assessing and collecting taxes upon the real and personal property used by or in connection with any racing track.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 17; P.L. 1952, ch. 3025, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-16.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-17. - Ejection of undesirable persons — Rights of licensee.

§ 41-3-17. Ejection of undesirable persons — Rights of licensee.
Any licensee under this chapter shall have the right to refuse admission to and to eject from the enclosure of any pari-mutuel facility where a pari-mutuel meeting licensed under the provisions of this chapter, is being held, any person or persons whose presence within the enclosure is, in the sole judgment of the licensee, its agents, or servants, undesirable.
History of Section.
P.L. 1960, ch. 148, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 426, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 146.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-18. - Penalty for refusing to leave.

§ 41-3-18. Penalty for refusing to leave.
Any person or persons within the enclosure deemed undesirable by the licensee, its agents, or servants or who has been ordered to leave or who has been previously ejected, shall, upon refusal to leave, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
History of Section.
P.L. 1960, ch. 148, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-19. - Severability.

§ 41-3-19. Severability.
The invalidity of any sections or parts of any section or sections of this chapter or chapter 4 of this title shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapters.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 19; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-17; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-19, P.L. 1960, ch. 148, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-20. - Majority of directors of licensee to be residents.

§ 41-3-20. Majority of directors of licensee to be residents.
The majority of the membership of the board of directors of any corporation licensed to hold or conduct any meeting within the state where horse racing shall be permitted for any stake, purse, or reward, shall be residents of the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1960, ch. 202, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3 - Horse Racing › Section 41-3-21. - Chemical test.

§ 41-3-21. Chemical test.
There shall be administered to the first three (3) finishers and to the last finisher of every horse race, the appropriate chemical test authorized by the division of gaming and athletics licensing.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 329, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-1. - Operation of dog racing facilities.

§ 41-3.1-1. Operation of dog racing facilities.
Any person desiring to operate a facility for the exhibition of the sport called dog racing in the towns of Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich, may do so upon the compliance with the terms and provisions of this chapter and pursuant to the provisions of chapter 9 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 341, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 233, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-2. - “Sports facilities” defined.

§ 41-3.1-2. “Sports facilities” defined.
The words “sports facilities” as used in this chapter, means a building or enclosure in which dog racing is conducted.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 341, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-3. - Regulation of operations.

§ 41-3.1-3. Regulation of operations.
(a)
The division of gaming and athletics licensing is hereby authorized to license dog racing in the towns of Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich. The operation of a dog track shall be under the division’s supervision. The division is hereby authorized to issue rules and regulations for the supervision of the operations, and the regulations are to be issued prior to commencement of licensing hearings.
(b)
Any license granted under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the division and shall be subject to suspension or revocation for any cause that the division shall deem sufficient after giving the licensee a reasonable opportunity for a hearing at which he or she shall have the right to be represented by counsel. If any license is suspended or revoked, the division shall state the reasons for the suspension or revocation and cause an entry of the reasons to be made on the record books of the division.
(c)
The division of gaming and athletics licensing in the department of business regulation shall be prohibited from licensing dog racing and/or the operation of a dog track upon which dog racing occurs in the town of Lincoln. Any license having been issued and in effect as of the effective date of this section shall be null and void and any licensee shall be prohibited from operating thereunder; provided, however, that the following entities shall be deemed pari-mutuel licensees as defined in § 42-61.2-1 et seq. and licensees as defined in § 41-11-1 et seq.: (1) Any entity having been issued a license to operate a dog track prior to December 31, 2008; and (2) Any entity having been issued a license to operate a dog track prior to December 31, 2008, that after that date is reorganized under a confirmed plan of reorganization pursuant to chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. §§ 101 — 1532); and provided, further, that in the case of a reorganized licensee under clause (2), its application for a facility permit license is approved and issued by the department of business regulation in the event of a proposed change in control of the entity. Nothing herein shall limit the ability of the department of business regulation, in connection with a proposed change in control, to investigate and subject to the regulatory due diligence process, any holder of an ownership interest regardless of percentage of ownership held.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 341, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 13, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-4. - Powers and duties of gaming and athletics licensing division.

§ 41-3.1-4. Powers and duties of gaming and athletics licensing division.
In addition to the other powers conferred upon the division, the division of gaming and athletics licensing 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 dog track may be operated; provided, however, there shall be at least one hundred twenty-five (125) days annually of the operation; and
(3)
Require any applicant for a permit to operate a dog track 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 and directors 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 dog track;
(iii)
Whether or not the dog track 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 and directors thereof;
(iv)
A statement of the assets and liabilities of the person, firm, corporation, or association making application for the permit; and
(v)
Other information as the division may require.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 341, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-5. - Wages and pari-mutuel pools permitted within enclosure of dog track.

§ 41-3.1-5. Wages and pari-mutuel pools permitted within enclosure of dog track.
The pari-mutuel system, so called, or other form of betting system authorized by this chapter, shall not be used or permitted at any location other than the race track at which the dog racing event is licensed to be conducted.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 341, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-5.1. - Sale or purchase of twin-double tickets.

§ 41-3.1-5.1. 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 all dog tracks in the state and may be prosecuted. Persons convicted of violating the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable 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, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-6. - Tax on betting and licensee’s commission.

§ 41-3.1-6. Tax on betting and licensee’s commission.
(a)(1)
The commission of a licensee on pari-mutuel pools and wagers shall be eighteen percent (18%) of the amount contributed thereto.
(2)
After deducting the commission and the “breaks,” hereafter defined, a pari-mutuel pool shall be redistributed to the contributors. The licensee conducting these events pursuant to this chapter shall pay a tax to the state of five and one-half percent (5.5%) of the amounts contributed to the pari-mutuel pool. The licensee shall pay a tax of one-half of one percent (.5%) of the pool to each city or town in which any portion of the racing facility, including parking areas, storage areas, buildings, and entrances or exits to or from property being used in conjunction with the operation of dog racing, is located.
(b)
Redistribution 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. 1976, ch. 341, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-7. - Distribution of funds.

§ 41-3.1-7. Distribution of funds.
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 therewith, the provisions of chapters 3 and 4 of this title shall apply to the sport of dog racing.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 341, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-8. - Tax on breaks — Distribution.

§ 41-3.1-8. Tax on breaks — Distribution.
(a)
A tax is hereby levied upon every pari-mutuel pool conducted at the dog track, equal to fifty percent (50%) of the “breaks” as defined in § 41-3.1-6(d).
(b)
It shall be the duty of every dog track licensee to pay unto the state treasurer the tax hereby levied and the licensee shall be liable therefor.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 341, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-9. - Severability.

§ 41-3.1-9. Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 341, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-10. - Chemical test.

§ 41-3.1-10. Chemical test.
There shall be administered to one randomly selected finisher, of every dog race, the appropriate chemical test authorized by the division of gaming and athletics licensing. The department of business regulation is authorized to establish by rule and regulation procedures required for the chemical testing.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 329, § 2; P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 19, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 97, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 124; P.L. 1997, ch. 30, art. 13, § 2; P.L. 2000, ch. 55, art. 15, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 424, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-3.1 - Dog Racing in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich › Section 41-3.1-11. - Applications — Disclosure requirements.

§ 41-3.1-11. Applications — Disclosure requirements.
Upon filing of an application(s) to the department of business regulation or the division of lotteries with respect to a parimutuel or video lottery license, the department of business regulation and/or the division of lotteries, as the case may be, shall, upon a proper request made pursuant to chapter 2 of title 38, entitled “access to public records,” disclose the name, business address, and contact person of the person or entity filing such an application in accordance with chapter 2 of title 38. Any and all other personal or financial information contained in the application(s) is expressly exempted from provisions of chapter 2 of title 38 and is hereby deemed not to be a public record as defined therein.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 302, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-4 - Mutuel Betting and License Fees › Section 41-4-1. - Meets at which betting authorized — Types of mutuels.

§ 41-4-1. Meets at which betting authorized — Types of mutuels.
(a)
The division of gaming and athletics licensing may permit at racing events, licensed under the provisions of chapter 3 of this title, betting under pari-mutuel system, so-called, or auction mutuel system, so-called, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b)
Events run under Class A shall be conducted under the pari-mutuel system only.
(c)
Events run under Classes B, C, and E shall be conducted under the pari-mutuel or auction mutuel system as the division may determine.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 12; P.L. 1942, ch. 1212, art. 11, § 1; P.L. 1944, ch. 1449, § 1; P.L. 1947, ch. 1887, art. 8, § 1; P.L. 1951, ch. 2733, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1952, ch. 3026, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1953, ch. 3150, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3254, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1955, ch. 3521, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1956, ch. 3739, art. 3, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-4-1; R.P.L. 1957, ch. 44, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1958, ch. 17, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 147; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-4 - Mutuel Betting and License Fees › Section 41-4-2. - Betting only at track — Minors prohibited.

§ 41-4-2. Betting only at track — Minors prohibited.
The pari-mutuel system, so-called, or other form of betting system authorized by this chapter, shall not be used or permitted at any location other than the race track at which the horse racing event is licensed to be conducted. No licensee shall knowingly permit any minor to be a patron of the pari-mutuel system or other betting system authorized by this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 41-4-2; P.L. 1958, ch. 17, art. 6, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-4 - Mutuel Betting and License Fees › Section 41-4-3. - Tax on pari-mutuel betting.

§ 41-4-3. Tax on pari-mutuel betting.
(a)
Each licensee conducting racing events under the pari-mutuel system shall pay to the state, and there is hereby imposed:
(1)
A tax at the rate of three percent (3%) of the total money wagered on so-called straight (win, place, or show) wagering on the events; and
(2)
A tax at the rate of six percent (6%) of the total money wagered on so-called exotic or multiple forms of wagering on the events; and
(3)
A tax equal to one-half (½) of the breakage to the dime resulting from the wagering.
(b)
Each licensee conducting harness horse racing events under the pari-mutuel system shall pay to the state, and there is hereby imposed:
(1)
A tax at the rate of five and one-half percent (5.5%) of so much of the total amount of money wagered daily on the events as does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000); six and three quarters percent (6.75%) of so much thereof as exceeds four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000), but does not exceed four hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($450,000); seven and one quarter percent (7.25%) of so much thereof as exceeds four hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($450,000), but does not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000); and ten percent (10%) of so much of the total amount of money wagered on the events as exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000);
(2)
A tax equal to one-half (½) of the breakage to the dime resulting from the wagering.
(c)
Each licensee conducting dog racing events 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)
Five and one-half percent (5.5%) of the first one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) of money wagered daily; plus nine percent (9%) on amounts wagered from one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); plus ten and one quarter percent (10.25%) on amounts wagered from two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to three hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000); plus ten and three quarters percent (10.75%) on amounts wagered over three hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000); and
(2)
One-half (½) of the breakage to the dime resulting from the wagering.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 12; P.L. 1942, ch. 1212, art. 11, § 1; P.L. 1944, ch. 1449, § 1; P.L. 1945, ch. 1567, art. 4, § 1; P.L. 1946, ch. 1718, § 1; P.L. 1947, ch. 1887, art. 8, § 1; P.L. 1951, ch. 2733, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1952, ch. 3026, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1953, ch. 3150, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3254, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1955, ch. 3521, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1956, ch. 3739, art. 3, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-4-3; R.P.L. 1957, ch. 44, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1958, ch. 17, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 1964, ch. 242, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 1968, ch. 114, § 1; P.L. 1971, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 1972, ch. 49, § 1; P.L. 1977, ch. 147, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics › Chapter 41-4 - Mutuel Betting and License Fees › Section 41-4-4. - Licensee’s commission under pari-mutuel system.

§ 41-4-4. Licensee’s commission under pari-mutuel system.
(a)
Each licensee under the pari-mutuel system may retain as the licensee’s commission:
(1)
Not to exceed sixteen percent (16%) of the total amount of money wagered on so-called straight (win, place, or show) wagering on events; and
(2)
Not to exceed eighteen percent (18%) of the total amount of money wagered on so-called exotic or multiple forms of wagering on the events, and one-half (½) of the breakage to the dime resulting from the wagering.
(b)
Each licensee conducting a harness horse racing meeting under the pari-mutuel system may retain as the licensee’s commission:
(1)
Not to exceed eleven and one-half percent (11.5%) of so much of the total amount of money wagered daily on the events as does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000); ten and one quarter percent (10.25%) of so much thereof as exceeds four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000), but does not exceed four hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($450,000); nine and three quarters percent (9.75%) of so much thereof as exceeds four hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($450,000), but does not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000); and seven percent (7%) of so much of the total amount of money wagered on the events as exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000); and
(2)
One-half (½) of the breakage to the dime resulting from the wagering.
(c)
Each licensee conducting dog racing events under the pari-mutuel system may retain as the licensee’s commission an amount not to exceed:
(1)
Eleven and one-half percent (11.5%) of the first one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) of money wagered daily; plus eight percent (8%) on amounts wagered from one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); plus six and three quarters percent (6.75%) on amounts wagered from two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to three hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000); plus six and one quarter percent (6.25%) on amounts wagered over three hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000); and
(2)
One-half (½) of the breakage to the dime resulting from the wagering.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 12; P.L. 1942, ch. 1212, art. 11, § 1; P.L. 1944, ch. 1449, § 1; P.L. 1945, ch. 1567, art. 4, § 1; P.L. 1946, ch. 1718, § 1; P.L. 1947, ch. 1887, art. 8, § 1; P.L. 1951, ch. 2733, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1952, ch. 3026, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1953, ch. 3150, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3254, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1955, ch. 3521, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1956, ch. 3739, art. 3, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-4-4; R.P.L. 1957, ch. 44, art. 3, § 1; P.L. 1958, ch. 17, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 1964, ch. 242, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 1968, ch. 114, § 2; P.L. 1971, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 1972, ch. 49, § 1; P.L. 1977, ch. 147, § 1.