(a)
(1) Upon application of the dog racing franchise holder, the Arkansas Racing Commission may authorize each dog racing franchise holder to conduct during any calendar year greyhound racing on the days and during the hours as determined by the commission and as set forth in its rules.
(2) The commission's rules shall be in the best interests of the dog racing franchisee, kennel owners, and greyhound racing in the State of Arkansas.
(3) Greyhound racing on Easter Sunday or Christmas Day is prohibited.
(b) The racing days provided for under §§ 23-111-503 — 23-111-505 shall be conducted on the days and during the hours determined by the commission under subsection (a) of this section.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries
Chapter 111 - Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law
Subchapter 5 - Conduct of Meets
§ 23-111-501. Accordance with franchise required
§ 23-111-502. Racing days and hours generally
§ 23-111-505. Additional racing days for benefit of indigent patients, etc
§ 23-111-506. Application for license to conduct meet — Issuance
§ 23-111-509. Disposition of wagering money
§ 23-111-511. Record keeping by franchise holder — Audit
§ 23-111-512. Commission's access to meets, books, records, etc
§ 23-111-513. Failure to pay tax
§ 23-111-514. Franchise holder required to give bond
§ 23-111-515. Additional racing days for the benefit of small municipalities and community colleges
§ 23-111-516. Health insurance
§ 23-111-517. Disposition of pari-mutuel tax revenue
§ 23-111-518. Legislative intent — Definitions — Payable winnings agreements