“Board” as used in this chapter means the California Horse Racing Board.
Chapter 4.5Mule Racing
Section § 19700
This section defines the term "Board" specifically as the California Horse Racing Board within this chapter.
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Section § 19701
In California, fairs are allowed to hold mule races even if other laws suggest otherwise.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mule racing meeting or mule races may be conducted by any fair.
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Section § 19702
This rule says that there is a board responsible for managing rules and regulations related to mule racing. They are also in charge of giving out licenses needed to hold mule racing events or individual races.
The board shall administer this chapter and shall issue a license for the conducting of a mule racing meeting or mule races.
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Section § 19703
This law requires the board to work with the American Mule Association to create rules for mule racing and betting on those races using a system where all bets are pooled together and winners share the total amount (parimutuel system). Only licensed individuals can conduct this betting, and it can only happen at the location and on dates that have been approved for mule racing.
The board, in cooperation with American Mule Association representatives, shall adopt rules governing, permitting, and regulating mule racing and wagering on the races under the parimutuel system. Such wagering shall be conducted only by a person licensed under this chapter to conduct a mule racing meeting, and only within the inclosure, and on the dates for which mule racing has been authorized.
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Section § 19704
In California, the board is responsible for giving out licenses specifically for people involved in mule racing. These licenses are only for activities related to racing mules, like owning, training, and riding them.
The board shall issue a license for owners, trainers, jockeys, and other participants in mule racing. The license shall be limited to mule races only.
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Section § 19705
This law section explains that associations with a specific license can take out certain fees and commissions at the rates set in another part of the law. Additionally, they can remove up to 3% extra from multiple wagering pools in a way that another section of the law describes.
Associations licensed pursuant to this chapter shall deduct the applicable license fees, commissions, and purses in the same percentages as provided for in Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 19610) of Chapter 4. Associations may also deduct an additional amount of up to 3 percent on multiple wagering pools in the same manner as provided for by Section 19614.2.
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