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KRS 242.1238: Limited sale precinct election for sale of alcoholic beverages at horse

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  1. KRS Chapter 242

racetrack.

(1) Other provisions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes notwithstanding, a limited sale

precinct election may be held in any precinct containing a horse racet rack. Upon

approval of the proposition, a Nonquota type 1 retail drink license may be issued in

accordance with KRS 243.265. Nothing in this section shall be construed as

authorizing the issuance of any alcoholic beverage licenses other than for the

premises of a horse racetrack pursuant to KRS 243.260.

(2) A petition seeking a local option election under this section shall state "We the

undersigned registered voters hereby petition for an election on the following

question: 'Are you in favor of the sale of alcoholic beverages in (official name of the

horse racetrack located in the designated precinct)?'".

(3) The question shall be presented to the voters in conformance with the requirements

of KRS 242.050, except that the form of the proposition shall be, " Are you in favor

of the sale of alcoholic beverages in (official name of the horse racetrack located in

the designated precinct)?".

(4) The election shall be held in the precinct or precincts in the manner prescribed in

this chapter. The election shall not be deemed to be an election in the "same

territory" within the meaning of KRS 242.030(3).

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