This bill amends existing legislation regarding licenses for conducting pari-mutuel wagering on simultaneously telecast races. Specifically, it removes the authority for the state racing and gaming commission to issue licenses for pari-mutuel wagering on dog races, limiting the licensing to horse races only. The amendments include the deletion of references to dog races in several sections, including the requirements for entities applying for licenses and the tax implications associated with wagering on these races.

The bill also establishes that the commission will set an annual license fee and regulatory fee for entities conducting pari-mutuel wagering on horse races, while prohibiting any additional fees for dog races. Importantly, the bill maintains that it does not affect other existing authorizations or references to dog racing in the Code, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

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Introduced: 99D.9D, 99D.9