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1998 SESSION

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HB 1276 Racing Commission; powers, permits.

Introduced by: Raymond R. Guest, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Virginia Racing Commission; powers; permits. Authorizes the Commission to conduct certain searches of its permit holders and the horses located within the track enclosure. The bill provides that a permit holder irrevocably consents to the authorized search and seizures as a condition of his permit. The bill also authorizes the Commission to make seizures of contraband, documents and records, and to summarily suspend the permit of a person for no more than 90 days where the Commission or its stewards determine the protection of the integrity of horse racing requires emergency action. The bill, however, requires a hearing within 14 business days after the suspension. The bill clarifies when the permit of an employee of a licensee expires. The bill also (i) clarifies that the award of any prize money for any pari-mutuel wager shall not be deemed to be a part of any illegal gaming contract; (ii) adds definitions of dependent, immediate family member, and racetrack; (iii) clarifies the definition of principal stockholder; (iv) requires the Commission to appoint stewards to oversee the conduct of horse racing; (v) makes certain Commission action exempt from the Administrative Process Act; and (vi) reapportions the retainage formula. The bill also contains technical amendments.


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