SB 674
Relating to dog racing requirements
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Bill overview
This bill modifies requirements for dog racing in West Virginia, primarily aimed at reducing regulations and allowing racetracks to continue operating without live racing dates. Key changes include eliminating minimum racing date requirements, permitting simulcast-only racing licenses, and allowing racetracks to continue offering video lottery and table games even if they discontinue live dog racing. The bill also addresses financial distribution of net terminal income, directing a portion to various funds and the state’s tourism promotion fund.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the requirement for dog racetracks to race a minimum number of dates to obtain a license.
- Allows racetracks to operate solely through simulcast racing without live racing.
- Permits racetracks to continue offering video lottery and racetrack table games even after ceasing live dog racing.
- Requires a racetrack to pay a $1 million cessation fee to discontinue live dog racing dates.
- Modifies the distribution of net terminal income, allocating funds to the Thoroughbred Development Fund, Workers’ Compensation Debt Reduction Fund, and the Tourism Promotion Fund.
- Clarifies definitions related to dog racing, including ‘licensed racetrack’ and ‘video lottery license’.
- Addresses background investigations and criminal record requirements for applicants.
- Specifies the calculation of pari-mutuel pools and the distribution of winnings.
Who is affected
- Dog racetracks in West Virginia
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