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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 4Art. 9§ 19599 Parimutuel Wagering Authorization

§ 19599 Parimutuel Wagering Authorization

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§ 19599 Parimutuel Wagering Authorization

Key Takeaways

  • •Horse racing places can offer different kinds of bets, like simple or fancy ones, but they have to follow the rules set by the board.
  • •The board can say no to any bet if they think it might make horse racing unfair or dishonest.
  • •If a horse racing place wants to have races, they must tell the board what kinds of bets they want to offer.

Example

A horse racing track wants to let people bet on which horse will come in first, second, and third in the right order.

The track must ask the board if they can offer this kind of bet. The board will check if this bet is fair and won't make racing dishonest. If the board says yes, people can place this bet.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19599 Parimutuel Wagering Authorization

An association or fair may offer any form of parimutuel wagering, as defined by regulations adopted by the board, or as defined by Chapter 4, Pari-Mutuel Wagering, Model Rules of Racing, as published by the Association of Racing Commissioners International. The board may prohibit any form of parimutuel wagering if it determines that the proposed wagering would compromise the honesty and integrity of racing in the state. Each racing association or fair shall include the types of conventional, exotic, and other wagering it proposes to offer on its application to conduct a horse racing meeting. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 20. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

parimutuel wageringconventionalexotichonesty and integrity of racing

Related Statutes

  • § 19590 Parimutuel Horse Race Wagering
  • § 1900 Utilizing Dental Hygienists
  • § 1901 Dental Hygiene Board Creation
  • § 1902 Dental Supervision Definitions
  • § 1902.1 Public Protection Priority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19599.
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