Title 23 — Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
95 chapters · 4,024 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-101 Legislative findings
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(a) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that:(1) Horse racing and greyhound racing parks in the State of Arkansas promote economic and agribusiness activity in the state and especially in the local communities where the horse racing and greyhound racing parks are l…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-102 Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Local Option Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing Electronic Games of Skill Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-103 Definitions. [Effective until January 1, 2028.]
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law” means the Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law, § 23-111-101 et seq.;(2) “Arkansas Horse Racing Law” means the Arkansas Horse Racing Law, § 23-110-101 et seq.;(3) “Commission” means the Arkansas Racing Commission or its suc…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-201 Wagering on electronic games of skill conducted by franchise holders — Limitations
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(a) (1) In addition to pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing and greyhound racing authorized by the Arkansas Horse Racing Law, § 23-110-101 et seq., and the Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law, § 23-111-101 et seq., respectively, any franchise holder may conduct wagering on electronic g…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-301 Jurisdiction of Arkansas Racing Commission
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Subject to the limitations and conditions in this chapter or other applicable law, the Arkansas Racing Commission shall have full administrative regulatory jurisdiction over the business of electronic games of skill and wagering thereon conducted by franchise holders under this c…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-302 Powers and duties
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(a) In addition to all other duties, powers, and responsibilities conferred upon it by other laws of this state, the Arkansas Racing Commission shall exercise the duties, powers, and responsibilities over electronic games of skill and wagering on the electronic games of skill as …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-303 Licenses for employees and suppliers
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(a) The Arkansas Racing Commission may require persons employed by the franchise holder in the conduct of wagering on electronic games of skill to obtain a license from the commission under procedures generally consistent with the licensing procedures otherwise applicable to othe…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-304 Hearings
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(a) (1) If any franchise holder or other person is aggrieved by any action of the Arkansas Racing Commission, the franchise holder or other person shall be entitled to a hearing by the commission.(2) The hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and procedures gove…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-401 Contribution to purses and promotion of Arkansas thoroughbred and greyhound breeding activities
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(a) An amount equal to fourteen percent (14%) of the net wagering revenues from electronic games of skill shall be set aside by the franchise holder in a separate account and used only for purses for live horse racing or live greyhound racing conducted by the franchise holder, as…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-501 Privilege fees
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(a) Franchise holders conducting wagering on electronic games of skill under this chapter shall pay the following fees for the privilege of conducting the wagering:(1) An amount equal to eighteen percent (18%) of the net wagering revenues from electronic games of skill shall be p…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-601 Duty to maintain records
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A franchise holder operating electronic games of skill and conducting wagering thereon under this chapter shall keep a complete set of books and records as necessary to show fully the activities and transactions of the franchise holder with respect to the operations and wagering …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-602 Inconsistent statutes inapplicable
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(a) Section 5-66-101 et seq. and all other laws and parts of laws inconsistent with any of the provisions of this chapter are expressly declared not to apply to any person engaged in, conducting, or otherwise participating in operating electronic games of skill or wagering thereo…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-603 Pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing and greyhound racing. [Effective until January 1, 2028.]
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(a) Pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing and greyhound racing, whether on live racing, simulcast racing, or races conducted in the past and rebroadcast by electronic means, shall continue to be governed by the Arkansas Horse Racing Law, § 23-110-101 et seq., and the Arkansas Grey…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-113-604 Disposition of privilege fees, license fees, etc
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(a) All privilege fees received by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter for the benefit of the state shall be deposited into the State Treasury as general revenues. (b) All permit or license fees, penalties, and fines received by the Ar…