§ 41-3-1. License required for racing.
No person, association, or corporation shall hold or conduct any meeting within the state where horse racing shall be permitted for any stake, purse, or reward, except such person, association, or corporation as shall be licensed by the division of gaming and athletics licensing as provided in this chapter, and after an affirmative vote of the qualified electors as provided in chapter 9 of this title.
History of Section.P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 6; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-3-1; P.L. 1981, ch. 233, § 4; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 146.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics
Section 41-3-1. - License required for racing.
Section 41-3-2. - Town or city election on establishment of track.
Section 41-3-3. - Classes of licenses.
Section 41-3-4. - Application for license — Action by division.
Section 41-3-5. - Award of dates for Class A racing.
Section 41-3-6. - Renewal of Class A licenses.
Section 41-3-7. - Rebate of license fees.
Section 41-3-8. - Licensing of owners, trainers, jockeys, and other personnel.
Section 41-3-9. - Rules as to betting and track operation — Deputies.
Section 41-3-9.1. - Admittance in stable enclosure.
Section 41-3-10. - Accounting methods.
Section 41-3-11. - Employees of licensees.
Section 41-3-12. - Compelling production of records.
Section 41-3-13. - Witnesses before division.
Section 41-3-14. - Suspension or revocation of license.
Section 41-3-15. - Penalty for unauthorized racing.
Section 41-3-16. - Municipal taxation of tracks.
Section 41-3-17. - Ejection of undesirable persons — Rights of licensee.
Section 41-3-18. - Penalty for refusing to leave.
Section 41-3-19. - Severability.
Section 41-3-20. - Majority of directors of licensee to be residents.