The Arkansas Racing Commission shall not be authorized to grant, nor shall it grant, a franchise to any corporation to conduct horse racing in any county in this state unless the commission has been authorized to grant the franchise as expressed by the approval of a majority of the qualified electors of the state voting on the proposition at the regular statewide biennial general election, as set forth in this chapter.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries
Chapter 110 - Arkansas Horse Racing Law
Subchapter 3 - Franchises Generally
§ 23-110-301. Horse racing permitted — Limitations
§ 23-110-302. Application — Issuance of temporary franchise — Hearing and appeal
§ 23-110-303. Approval of electors required
§ 23-110-305. Construction of racing plant — Issuance of permanent franchise
§ 23-110-306. Subsequent referendum elections