§ 1 Definitions
§ 2 Simulcast wagering by racing meeting licensees; restrictions
§ 2A Simulcasts of pari-mutuel races in connection with state or county fairs; restrictions
§ 3 Commingling of pari-mutuel pools; rules
§ 3A Unclaimed simulcast wagers; separate account under commission’s control
§ 4 Simulcast wagering at guest track for running horse races from host track; payments to winning patrons, commission, host track and running horse capital improvements trust fund
§ 5 Simulcast wagering at guest track for harness horse races from host track; payments to winning patrons, commission, host track and harness horse capital improvements trust fund
§ 5A Limitation on actions to recover winnings
§ 6 Simulcast wagering at guest track for greyhound races from host track; payments to winning patrons, commission and greyhound promotional trust fund
§ 7 Humane disposition of greyhounds
§ 7A Records regarding injuries incurred by racing greyhounds; penalties
§ 7B Regulations governing humane care, treatment and transportation of racing greyhounds; license suspension or revocation
§ 8 Rules and regulations
§ 9 Simulcast or acceptance of wager on greyhound dog racing by racing meeting licensee prohibited
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