HB 5418
Relating to dog racing requirements
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Bill overview
This bill modifies dog racing requirements in West Virginia, primarily aimed at reducing regulations and allowing for more flexibility in racetrack operations. It eliminates the requirement for racetracks to race a minimum number of dates to obtain licenses, permits, or renew video lottery licenses. The bill also allows racetracks to continue operating video lottery and racetrack table games even if live racing is discontinued, and clarifies the distribution of net terminal income to various funds and counties. It streamlines the licensing process and addresses specific provisions related to Thoroughbred development and greyhound breeding.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the minimum racing date requirement for dog racing licenses.
- Allows racetracks to continue video lottery and racetrack table games operations after ceasing live racing.
- Clarifies the distribution of net terminal income to various funds and counties.
- Permits a racetrack to continue operating video lottery and racetrack table games in a location where live racing previously occurred.
- Modifies definitions related to dog racing terminology (e.g., 'dog racing,' 'purse,' 'licensed racetrack').
- Establishes a cessation fee for discontinuing live dog racing dates.
- Addresses the share of net terminal income for Thoroughbred Development Fund racetracks.
- Streamlines the licensing process by eliminating certain requirements.
Who is affected
- Dog racing industry
- West Virginia Thoroughbred Development Fund
- West Virginia Racing Commission
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