§ 23-111-503 — Additional racing days for benefit of city general fund and Division of Developmental Disabilities Services

(a) The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to allow each dog racing franchise holder to conduct three (3) additional days of racing at any dog racing meet. The franchise holder shall agree that the net proceeds derived from the additional days shall be credited as follows: (1) One-third (1/3) to be deposited with the city treasurer or collector of the city in which the dog racing track is located for credit to the city general fund to be used for charitable purposes only, as determined by the mayor and governing body; and (2) Two-thirds (2/3) to be deposited with the Treasurer of State as special revenue to be used for the sole benefit for community programs of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services. (b) Employees of the dog racing track shall be allowed to donate their services for the additional days of dog racing allowed by the commission under this section. (c) Net proceeds derived from the additional days of dog racing shall be the proceeds derived from the pari-mutuel wagering at, and admissions to, the dog racing track less the cost of salaries, if any, of all employees, fuel, lights, purses, taxes, and other fees and costs incurred by the franchise holder in conducting the additional days of racing. (d) The commission shall establish appropriate rules to assure compliance with the provisions of this section and shall audit and verify all receipts and expenditures of the franchise holder in determining compliance with this section.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2821, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1985, No. 924, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2849; Acts 1987, No. 383, § 2.