                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

OWNER&#8217;S AND OPERATOR&#8217;S LICENSE REQUIRED (§ 59.1-375)

No person shall construct, establish or own a horse racetrack or satellite
facility where pari-mutuel wagering is permitted, unless he has obtained an
owner&#8217;s license issued by the Commission in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
		No person shall operate pari-mutuel wagering or conduct any race meeting at
which wagering is permitted with his knowledge or acquiescence, unless he has
obtained an operator&#8217;s license issued by the Commission in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter.
		No person to whom an owner&#8217;s or operator&#8217;s license has been issued
nor any officer, director, partner, or spouse or immediate family member thereof
shall make any contribution to any candidate for public office or public office
holder at the local or state level.
		No license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be transferable.

HISTORY: 1988, c. 855; 1991, c. 591; 1992, c. 820.