NRS 466.010 – Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Nevada Racing Act. [24:321:1951]—(NRS A 1973, 465)
NRS 466.015 – Purpose of chapter.
The purposes of this chapter are to encourage the breeding of horses in this state, to produce an additional source of revenue for this state and to protect the general public. (Added to NRS by 1965, 527; A 1973, 465; 1981, 1600; 1997, 3130)
NRS 466.017 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 466.018 to 466.029, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1991, 704; A 1993, 2122)
NRS 466.018 – “Board” defined.
“Board” means the Nevada Gaming Control Board. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2122)
NRS 466.019 – “Chariot race” defined.
“Chariot race” means a horse race involving not more than eight horses per heat in which a team of two horses pulls a cart with two wheels. (Added to NRS by 1991, 704)
NRS 466.021 – “Commission” defined.
“Commission” means the Nevada Gaming Commission. (Added to NRS by 1991, 704; A 1993, 2122)
NRS 466.022 – “Cutter race” defined.
“Cutter race” means a horse race involving not more than eight horses per heat in which a team of two horses pulls a cart with two sleigh runners over snow. (Added to NRS by 1991, 704)
NRS 466.025 – “Heat” defined.
“Heat” means one of several installments of a race which has two or more installments. (Added to NRS by 1991, 704)
NRS 466.026 – “Horse” defined.
“Horse” means any equine, including a mule. (Added to NRS by 1991, 704)
NRS 466.028 – “Pari-mutuel wagering” defined.
“Pari-mutuel wagering” means a system of placing wagers on a horse race whereby the wager is placed at a window and equipment is used to pay a person’s winnings in the precise amount of money wagered by persons who did not win, after deducting taxes owed and commissions charged by the race track. (Added to […]
NRS 466.029 – “Resort hotel” defined.
“Resort hotel” means any building or group of buildings that is maintained as and held out to the public to be a hotel where sleeping accommodations are furnished to the transient public and that has: 1. More than 1,000 rooms available for sleeping accommodations; 2. At least one bar with permanent seating capacity for more […]
NRS 466.030 – Jurisdiction of Board and Commission; regulations.
1. The jurisdiction, supervision, powers and duties of the Board and the Commission extend to all persons, associations or corporations which hold or conduct any meeting within the State of Nevada where any racing is permitted for any stake, purse or reward. 2. The Commission, on the recommendation of the Board, shall adopt regulations to […]
NRS 466.045 – Certain financial interests of member of Board or Commission prohibited.
No member of the Board or Commission may own or otherwise have a financial interest in any horse which is entered in any race meet licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1973, 465; A 1993, 2122; 1997, 3130)
NRS 466.065 – Bonds for certain members and employees of Board and Commission.
The Board and the Commission shall maintain blanket fidelity bond coverage of all its members and employees who handle any of its money, unless such persons are covered by any blanket fidelity bond otherwise maintained by the State of Nevada. (Added to NRS by 1973, 465; A 1993, 2122)
NRS 466.070 – Employees; laboratory; offices; race meeting officials and stewards; delegation of certain duties of Board.
1. The Board is authorized: (a) To employ at reasonable compensation a reasonable number of inspectors, judges, guards, experts, scientists, auditors, veterinarians and other employees or agents deemed by the Board to be essential at or in connection with any race meeting to the best interests of racing. (b) To maintain a testing laboratory and […]
NRS 466.080 – Account for Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering; disposition of proceeds of taxes; grants to licensees.
1. The Account for Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering is hereby created within the State General Fund. The Board shall administer the Account. 2. The Board shall distribute the proceeds of the taxes collected pursuant to NRS 466.120 and subsection 1 of NRS 466.125 in the following order of priority: (a) One percent of all pari-mutuel […]
NRS 466.090 – License required to conduct racing or pari-mutuel wagering; exceptions.
1. No person or persons, association or corporation, except state fair associations, agricultural societies, county fair and recreation boards, and other associations to which state or county aid is given, may hold or conduct any meeting within this state where racing is permitted for any stake, purse or reward, except when the person, association or […]
NRS 466.095 – Issuance of license to conduct dog racing or pari-mutuel wagering in connection with certain dog racing prohibited.
The Nevada Gaming Commission shall not issue any license to conduct dog racing or pari-mutuel wagering in connection with dog racing pursuant to this chapter. This section does not prohibit off-track pari-mutuel wagering on dog racing pursuant to chapter 464 of NRS. (Added to NRS by 1973, 464; A 1977, 1039; 1979, 552; 1981, 1942; […]
NRS 466.100 – Application for license to conduct racing; investigation and recommendation by Board; approval of locations for off-track wagering; disciplinary action; duration of license.
1. Any natural person, association or corporation desiring to conduct horse racing within the State of Nevada must apply to the Board for a license so to do. The application must be in such form and supply such data and information as the Board prescribes. 2. The Board shall investigate the applicant, and any other […]
NRS 466.102 – Deposit of advance with application.
When an application is made for a license to conduct racing or pari-mutuel wagering, or both, the applicant shall deposit with the Board an amount of money determined pursuant to NRS 463.331 to cover the expenses of investigation. (Added to NRS by 1981, 1703; A 1993, 2125)