§ 41-3.1-4 - Powers and duties of racing and athletics division. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 41-3.1-4

   § 41-3.1-4  Powers and duties of racing andathletics division. – In addition to the other powers conferred upon the division, the division ofracing and athletics shall carry out the provisions of this chapter, and tothat end, the division may:

   (1) Personally or by agent, supervise and check the making ofpari-mutuel pools and wages and the distribution therefrom;

   (2) Fix and set the dates within which any dog track may beoperated; provided, however, there shall be at least one hundred twenty-five(125) days annually of the operation; and

   (3) Require any applicant for a permit to operate a dog trackto file an application under oath setting forth:

   (i) The full name of the person, firm, corporation, orassociation, and if a corporation, the name of the state under which it isincorporated, as well as the names of the officers and directors of thecorporation, and their places of residence, or if an association, the name andresidence of the members of the association;

   (ii) The exact location where it is desired to operate a dogtrack;

   (iii) Whether or not the dog track is owned or leased, and ifleased, the name, residence, and address of the owners or lessees, or if theowner or lessee be a corporation, the name and address of the officers anddirectors thereof;

   (iv) A statement of the assets and liabilities of the person,firm, corporation, or association making application for the permit; and

   (v) Such other information as the division may require.