§ 41-7-4. Power and duties of the division of gaming and athletics licensing.
In addition to the other powers conferred upon the division of gaming and athletics licensing, the division shall carry out the provisions of this chapter, and to that end, the division may:
(1) Personally or by agent, supervise and check the making of pari-mutuel pools and wagers and the distribution therefrom;
(2) Fix and set the dates within which any fronton may be operated; provided, however, there shall be at least one hundred (100) days annually of the operation; and
(3) Require any applicant for a permit to operate a fronton to file an application under oath setting forth:
(i) The full name of the person, firm, corporation, or association, and if a corporation, the name of the state under which it is incorporated, as well as the names of the officers, directors, and stockholders of the corporation, and their places of residence, or if an association, the name and residence of the members of the association;
(ii) The exact location where it is desired to operate a fronton exhibiting the Spanish sport jai alai or pelota;
(iii) Whether or not the fronton is owned or leased, and if leased, the name, residence, and address of the owners or lessees, or if the owner or lessee be a corporation, the name and address of the officers, directors, and stockholders thereof;
(iv) A statement of the assets and liabilities of the person, firm, corporation, or association making application for the division permit;
(v) Such other information as the division may require.
History of Section.P.L. 1973, ch. 48, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 150.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics
Section 41-7-1. - Operation of jai alai sports facilities.
Section 41-7-2. - “Sports facilities” and “frontons” defined.
Section 41-7-3. - Regulation of operations — Licensing.
Section 41-7-4. - Power and duties of the division of gaming and athletics licensing.
Section 41-7-5. - Wagers and pari-mutuel pools permitted within enclosure of fronton.
Section 41-7-5.1. - Sale or purchase of twin double tickets.
Section 41-7-6. - Tax on betting and licensee’s commission.
Section 41-7-7. - Distribution of funds — Applicability of chapters 3 and 4 of this title.
Section 41-7-8. - Tax on breaks — Distribution.
Section 41-7-9. - Leases of city properties.
Section 41-7-10. - Licensing of concessionaires, vendors, pari-mutuel totalizator companies.