§ 23-111-502 - Number of racing days and meets generally -- Hours. - Arkansas Statutes

23-111-502. Number of racing days and meets generally -- Hours.

(a) 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, not more than two (2) racing meets of one hundred twenty-two (122) nights each, on those nights which the commission may determine to be in the best interest of the dog racing franchisee, kennel owners, and greyhound racing in the State of Arkansas, Sundays excepted.

(b) All night racing at any meet shall be held between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight.

(c) At the option of the franchise holder, daylight racing may be conducted in addition to night racing on:

(1) One (1) day, other than a Sunday, during each calendar week of a regular racing meet; and

(2) Memorial Day, Independence Day holiday, and Labor Day.

(d) At the option of the franchise holder, upon application to the commission, in addition to night racing and that provided under subsection (c) of this section, up to five (5) additional daylight performances may be conducted each calendar week of a regular racing meet.

(e) All racing days provided for under 23-111-503 -- 23-111-505 shall be conducted at night.