Horse racing: satellite wagering facilities: authorizations.
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Overview
This bill amends California’s Horse Racing Law to allow for more satellite wagering facilities throughout the state, expanding an existing exception that previously limited their placement to the northern zone. It reduces the number of jointly licensed facilities the Department of Food and Agriculture can approve to two, and removes a requirement for a one-year impact study before licensing new facilities. The bill also broadens the authorization for fairs to contract for the operation of satellite wagering facilities.
Key provisions
- Expands the allowance for satellite wagering facilities beyond the northern zone.
- Limits the Department of Food and Agriculture to approving a maximum of two jointly licensed satellite wagering facilities.
- Eliminates the requirement for a one-year impact study before licensing new facilities.
- Allows fairs to contract for the operation of satellite wagering facilities statewide.
- Modifies Section 19605 of the Business and Professions Code to clarify the rules for satellite wagering facilities.
- Permits satellite wagering facilities to be located on leased property for fairs involved in the joint licensing.
Who is affected
- Horse racing associations
- California Department of Food and Agriculture
- Fairs and Agricultural Associations
- Wagering facility operators
- California residents who participate in horse racing wagering
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