(a) The members of the commission shall be qualified electors of Greene County and not less than 21 years of age, who shall have resided in the State of Alabama for a period of five years next preceding their appointment. Each commissioner shall take the same constitutional oath of office as other county officers, and shall give bond payable to the county in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000), conditioned that he or she shall faithfully and properly perform the duties of his or her office. The premiums on such bonds shall be paid by the commission. The commission may employ such assistance and employees as may be necessary who shall be paid out of funds deposited in the county treasury to the credit of the racing commission.
(b) A member of the racing commission may not be an official member of any board of directors, or person financially interested in any race track or race meeting licensed by the commission, nor shall he or she race dogs in any race meeting licensed by the commission.
Structure Code of Alabama
Section 45-32-150 - Creation; Composition; Public Records.
Section 45-32-150.01 - Qualifications of Members.
Section 45-32-150.02 - Compensation.
Section 45-32-150.03 - Treasurer.
Section 45-32-150.04 - Legal Counsel.
Section 45-32-150.05 - Duties of Commission.
Section 45-32-150.08 - Application for Permit or License.
Section 45-32-150.09 - Suspension or Revocation of License.
Section 45-32-150.11 - Licensing Powers.
Section 45-32-150.12 - Pari-Mutuel Wagering; Hours of Racetrack Operation and Number of Races.
Section 45-32-150.13 - Tax Due on Pari-Mutuel Pools; Distribution of Contributions.
Section 45-32-150.14 - Admission Tax on Free Passes or Complimentary Cards.
Section 45-32-150.15 - Relation to Other Taxes.
Section 45-32-150.16 - Disposition of Funds.
Section 45-32-150.17 - Violations of Part.
Section 45-32-150.18 - Eligibility of Applicants and Licensees.
Section 45-32-150.19 - Manipulation of Race Outcomes.
Section 45-32-150.20 - Transmission or Communication of Racing Information.
Section 45-32-150.21 - Charity Days.