AB 1661

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Existing law governs horse racing in this state and vests in the California Horse Racing Board jurisdiction and supervision over meetings where horse races with wagering on their results are held or conducted, and over all persons or things having to do with the operation of those meetings. Existing law prohibits a person from using for a commercial purpose, and from furnishing to any other person either within or outside of the state for any commercial purpose, an audio or video recording of any quarter horse race occurring in this state without first securing the consent of the racing association conducting or holding the meeting, the organization representing horsemen and horsewomen participating in the meeting, and the board. A person who violates either of these prohibitions is guilty of a misdemeanor. This bill would expand those prohibitions to additionally apply to a person who uses for a commercial purpose, or who furnishes to any other person either within or outside of the state for any commercial purpose, a digital video disc or any type of video replication of any quarter horse race occurring in this state without first securing consent as described above. By expanding the scope of existing crimes, the bill would create a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.