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 this wagering, including the transmission of simulcast programming from racetracks outside the state. The bill defines key terms such as "council," "licensee," and "simulcast," and stipulates that the council will not receive revenue from simulcast programming other than specific wagering fees and a portion of tax revenues.
Additionally, the bill imposes a tax of four percent on the total contributions from pari-mutuel wagering, with the revenue distributed among the Lowndes County Commission, the Lowndes County Board of Education, and the council itself. The council is also allowed to distribute funds to approved charities within Lowndes County. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not authorize off-track betting or any form of gambling outside the licensed facility, ensuring that existing laws prohibiting such activities remain in effect. The act will take effect three months after its passage and approval by the Governor.