This bill authorizes the Town Council of White Hall in Lowndes County to permit pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast past events and live horse and dog races under specific conditions. The council is empowered to establish rules governing the conduct of such wagering, including the transmission of simulcast programming from racetracks outside the state. A licensee, defined as a person licensed by the council to conduct charitable bingo in a specified facility, may engage in this wagering, with the council receiving a commission from the wagering fees and a portion of tax revenues generated from these activities.
Additionally, the bill stipulates a tax rate of four percent on total contributions from pari-mutuel wagering, with revenue distribution allocated to the Lowndes County Commission, the Lowndes County Board of Education, and the council itself, which may also distribute funds to local charities. The act explicitly prohibits "off-track betting" or any form of gambling outside the licensed facility, ensuring that existing laws regulating gambling remain unaffected. The bill will take effect three months after its passage and approval by the Governor.