(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), in the central and southern zones, all of the funds distributed for purses from satellite wagering facilities shall go to the purse program of the association conducting the racing meeting.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), all funds for distribution as purses at satellite wagering facilities which are racing fairs in the County of Los Angeles from wagering on thoroughbred horse racing conducted at the 22nd District Agricultural Association Fairgrounds shall be paid to a racing fair in the County of Los Angeles for supplementing purses at the fair meeting. Commencing January 1, 1992, the funds distributed for purses from satellite wagering facilities pursuant to this subdivision shall not exceed the amount distributed during the 1990 calendar year. Any funds in excess of this amount shall be distributed as purses at the racing meeting conducted by the association.

(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 650, Sec. 5. (AB 1575) Effective January 1, 2011.)