No person shall construct, establish or own a horse racetrack or satellite facility where pari-mutuel wagering is permitted, unless he has obtained an owner's license issued by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
No person shall operate pari-mutuel wagering or conduct any race meeting at which wagering is permitted with his knowledge or acquiescence, unless he has obtained an operator's license issued by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
No person to whom an owner's or operator's license has been issued nor any officer, director, partner, or spouse or immediate family member thereof shall make any contribution to any candidate for public office or public office holder at the local or state level.
No license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be transferable.
1988, c. 855; 1991, c. 591; 1992, c. 820.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce
Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering
§ 59.1-364. Control of racing with pari-mutuel wagering
§ 59.1-366. The Virginia Racing Commission created; members
§ 59.1-367. Legal representation
§ 59.1-368. Financial interests of Commission members, employees and family members prohibited
§ 59.1-369. Powers and duties of the Commission
§ 59.1-370. Commission; Executive Secretary; staff; stewards
§ 59.1-370.1. State Racing Operations Fund
§ 59.1-371. Fingerprints and background investigations; investigations from other states
§ 59.1-372. Virginia Breeders Fund
§ 59.1-373. Hearing and appeal
§ 59.1-375. Owner's and operator's license required
§ 59.1-376. Limited licenses; transfer of meet; taxation; authority to issue; limitations
§ 59.1-377. Application for owner's license
§ 59.1-378. Issuance of owner's license
§ 59.1-378.1. Licensing of owners or operators of certain pari-mutuel facilities
§ 59.1-379. Refusal of owner's license
§ 59.1-380. Duration, form of owner's license; bond
§ 59.1-381. Application for operator's license
§ 59.1-382. Issuance of operator's license
§ 59.1-383. Duration, form of operator's license; bond
§ 59.1-384. Denial of license final
§ 59.1-385. Suspension or revocation of license
§ 59.1-386. Acquisition of interest in licensee
§ 59.1-387. Permit required; exception
§ 59.1-388. Application for permit
§ 59.1-389. Consideration of application
§ 59.1-390. Suspension or revocation of permit; fine
§ 59.1-391. Local referendum required
§ 59.1-392. Percentage retained; tax
§ 59.1-392.1. Advance deposit account wagering revenues; distribution
§ 59.1-394.1. Live Horseracing Compact; form of compact
§ 59.1-394.2. Compact Committee members
§ 59.1-394.3. Cooperation of departments, agencies and officers of the Commonwealth
§ 59.1-394.4. Racing Commission powers preserved
§ 59.1-395. Unlawful conduct of wagering
§ 59.1-396. Fraudulent use of credential
§ 59.1-397. Unlawful transmission of information
§ 59.1-399. Bribing of a jockey, driver or other participant
§ 59.1-400. Prohibited acts, administration of drugs, etc.; penalty
§ 59.1-402. Racing under false name; penalty
§ 59.1-403. Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age; penalty