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ID H0151
Bill
Status
2/22/2017
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Live dog races and pari-mutuel betting on dog races remain illegal in Idaho, with violations constituting a felony.
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Exception carved out for sled dog races and training for sled dog races, defined as timed competitions where teams of sled dogs pull a sled with the musher standing on the runners.
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Sled dog races and associated training must comply with Idaho Code Chapter 35, Title 25, regarding proper care, humane treatment, and protection of dogs.
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Existing simulcast pari-mutuel wagering at facilities licensed before January 1, 1996, continues to be permitted at the original or alternate facility in the same county.
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Only one simulcast pari-mutuel wagering license may be granted per county.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide an exception for sled dog races to the prohibition on dog racing and to provide for applicability.
DOG RACING
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
2/23/2017