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Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-502: Racing days and hours generally

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 23
  3. Chapter 111
  4. Subchapter 5

(a) (1) Upon application of the dog racing franchise holder, the Arkansas Racing Commission may authorize each dog racing franchise holder to conduct during any calendar year greyhound racing on the days and during the hours as determined by the commission and as set forth in its rules. (2) The commission's rules shall be in the best interests of the dog racing franchisee, kennel owners, and greyhound racing in the State of Arkansas. (3) Greyhound racing on Easter Sunday or Christmas Day is prohibited. (b) The racing days provided for under §§ 23-111-503 - 23-111-505 shall be conducted on the days and during the hours determined by the commission under subsection (a) of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2820, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 351,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1985, No. 924, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2848; Acts 1987, No. 383, § 1; 1989, No. 238, § 1; 1995, No. 342, § 1; 1995, No. 347, § 1.

(a) (1) Upon application of the dog racing franchise holder, the Arkansas Racing Commission may authorize each dog racing franchise holder to conduct during any calendar year greyhound racing on the days and during the hours as determined by the commission and as set forth in its rules. (2) The commission's rules shall be in the best interests of the dog racing franchisee, kennel owners, and greyhound racing in the State of Arkansas. (3) Greyhound racing on Easter Sunday or Christmas Day is prohibited.

(1) Upon application of the dog racing franchise holder, the Arkansas Racing Commission may authorize each dog racing franchise holder to conduct during any calendar year greyhound racing on the days and during the hours as determined by the commission and as set forth in its rules.

(2) The commission's rules shall be in the best interests of the dog racing franchisee, kennel owners, and greyhound racing in the State of Arkansas.

(3) Greyhound racing on Easter Sunday or Christmas Day is prohibited.

(b) The racing days provided for under §§ 23-111-503 - 23-111-505 shall be conducted on the days and during the hours determined by the commission under subsection (a) of this section.

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