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ID H0034
Bill
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Live dog races, pari-mutuel betting on live dog races, and training of dogs for live dog races are illegal in Idaho effective upon passage of this act
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Facilities licensed and authorized prior to January 1, 1996 to conduct live dog races may continue simulcast pari-mutuel wagering on horse and dog races, either at the original facility or an alternate facility in the same county approved by the commission
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Only one simulcast pari-mutuel wagering license may be granted per county
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Violating the dog racing prohibition constitutes a felony
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Exhibition-style live dog races conducted at county fairs with no pari-mutuel betting are exempt from the prohibition, as is training of dogs for such exhibition races
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide an exception to applicability of prohibitions against dog racing for certain exhibition-style live dog races.
DOG RACING
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
1/24/2017