Section 23K:7 - Administration and enforcement of laws related to pari-mutuel wagering and simulcasting; grant of simulcasting license to gaming establishment or entity previously licensed pursuant to chapters 128A or 128C(a) The commission shall administer and enforce any general and special law related to pari-mutuel wagering and simulcasting. The commission shall serve as a host racing commission and an off-track betting commission for purposes of 15 U.S.C. 3001, et seq.(b) The commission may grant a simulcasting license to a gaming establishment or an entity previously licensed pursuant to chapter 128A or chapter 128C; provided, however, that the commission shall require that a minimum of 10 per cent of the wagering received on in-state and out-of-state thoroughbred and harness races be allocated to the Race Horse Development Fund established in section 60 to support purse assistance and breeding programs; provided further, that in granting any such license to a gaming establishment, the commission shall take into consideration the impact on preexisting facilities previously licensed pursuant to said chapters 128A and 128C.Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23K, § 7
Amended by Acts 2017, c. 56,§ 14, eff. 7/28/2017.Amended by Acts 2016, c. 176,§ 12B, eff. 8/1/2016.Amended by Acts 2014, c. 165,§ 192, eff. 7/1/2014.Amended by Acts 2011, c. 194,§ 17, eff. 7/31/2014.Added by Acts 2011, c. 194,§ 16, eff. 8/18/2012.