§ 59.1-390. Suspension or revocation of permit; fine
A. The Commission, acting by and through its stewards or at a meeting at which a quorum is present, may suspend or revoke a permit issued under this chapter or fine the holder of such permit a sum not to exceed $10,000, or suspend a permit issued by this chapter and fine the holder of […]
§ 59.1-391. Local referendum required
The Commission shall not grant any initial license to construct, establish, operate or own a racetrack or satellite facility until a referendum approving the question is held in each county, city, or town in which such track or satellite facility is to be located, in the following manner: 1. A petition, signed by five percent […]
§ 59.1-388. Application for permit
A. Any person desiring to obtain a permit as required by this chapter shall make application therefor on a form prescribed by the Commission. The application shall be accompanied by a fee prescribed by the Commission. B. Any application filed hereunder shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the applicant. 1988, c. 855.
§ 59.1-384. Denial of license final
The denial of an owner’s or operator’s license by the Commission shall be final unless appealed under § 59.1-373. 1988, c. 855.
§ 59.1-385. Suspension or revocation of license
A. After a hearing with fifteen days’ notice the Commission may suspend or revoke any license, or fine the holder thereof a sum not to exceed $100,000, in any case where it has reason to believe that any provision of this chapter, or any regulation or condition of the Commission, has not been complied with […]
§ 59.1-386. Acquisition of interest in licensee
A. The Commission shall require any person desiring to become a partner, member or principal stockholder of any licensee to apply to the Commission for approval thereof and may demand such information of the applicant as it finds necessary. The Commission shall consider such application forthwith and shall approve or deny the application within 60 […]
§ 59.1-387. Permit required; exception
A. No participant shall engage in any horse racing subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission or in the conduct of a race meeting or pari-mutuel wagering thereon, including but not limited to as a horse owner, trainer, jockey, exercise rider, groom, stable foreman, valet, veterinarian, agent, pari-mutuel employee, concessionaire or employee thereof, track employee, […]
§ 59.1-381. Application for operator’s license
A. Any person desiring to hold a race meeting or operate a satellite facility shall file with the Commission an application for an operator’s license. Such application may be made in conjunction with an application for an owner’s license, if appropriate. It shall be filed at the time and place prescribed by the Commission and […]
§ 59.1-382. Issuance of operator’s license
The Commission shall promptly consider any application for an operator’s license and grant a valid operator’s license to applicants who meet the criteria set forth in this chapter and established by the Commission. The Commission shall deny a license to any applicant, unless it finds: 1. That such applicant is a corporation organized under Title […]
§ 59.1-383. Duration, form of operator’s license; bond
A license issued under § 59.1-382 shall be for a period of twenty years from the date of issuance, but shall be reviewed annually. The Commission may, as it deems appropriate, change at the beginning of any year the dates on which the licensee is authorized to conduct a race meeting or pari-mutuel wagering. An […]