Title BPC — California Bus. & Prof. Code

“Breakage” means the odd cents by which the amount payable on each dollar wagered exceeds a multiple of ten cents ($0.10).

(a) A “California-bred horse” is a foal dropped by a mare in California after being conceived in California and remaining in California until the foal is weaned. (b) A “California-bred thoroughbred” is a horse dropped by a mare in California after being conceived in California, o…

“Charity days” means racing days granted to a licensed racing association for the purpose of contributing net proceeds from such days to charitable organizations. Charity days are part of a regular race meeting and do not constitute a separate meeting.

“Executive director” means the Executive Director of the California Horse Racing Board.

“Foaling date” means the date the horse is dropped by a mare as stated on the papers of registration.

“Fund” means the Fair and Exposition Fund.

“Graded stake” means an international classification for major thoroughbred stakes races established in each country by its thoroughbred racing regulatory body.

“Claiming race” means a race in which any horse entered therein may be claimed in conformity with the rules established by the board.

“Stakes race” means a race for which owners of horses entered or engaged for the race contribute to a purse for which money or any other prize may be added, nominations to which close 72 hours or more before starting; or an invitational race or invitational handicap race for whic…

A “standardbred horse” is any horse (including mare, gelding, colt and filly) that meets the requirements of and is registered by the United States Trotting Association, including foreign horses meeting the requirements of the United States Trotting Association. For the purposes …

“Harness horse racing” is that form of horseracing in which “standardbred horses” as defined in Section 19409 are harnessed to a sulky or similar vehicle, and are raced at either the trotting or pacing gait.

(a) The dental hygiene board shall grant or renew approval of only those educational programs for RDHs that continuously maintain a high-quality standard of instruction and, where appropriate, meet the minimum standards set by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the America…

(a) The dental hygiene board shall renew approval of educational programs for a registered dental hygienist, a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or a registered dental hygienist in extended functions that certify to the dental hygiene board on a form prescribed…

“Inclosure” means all areas of the racing association’s or fair’s grounds and locations, as designated by the racing association or fair licensed to conduct a live racing meeting and approved by the board.

(a) The “inclosure–restricted” is that part of the inclosure that is enclosed by a wall, fence, or other physical barrier, where admission is obtained only upon the presentation of authorized credentials. (b) The “inclosure–public” means all other areas of the inclosure designate…

“Minisatellite wagering site” means a location where satellite wagering may be conducted, with the approval of the board, provided that the wagering occurs in an area that is restricted to those who are 21 years of age or older.

“Show jumping race” means a horse race, over obstacles made of artificial or natural material, which is shorter than a steeplechase course, and is run by horses for time with faults converted to time. Requirements and rules for a show jumping race may conform to the requirements …

“Parimutuel wagering” is a form of wagering in which bettors either purchase tickets of various denominations, or issue wagering instructions leading to the placement of wagers, on the outcome of one or more horse races. The association distributes the total wagers comprising eac…

“Handle” means the aggregate contributions to parimutuel pools.

(a) “Conventional parimutuel pool” means the total wagers under the parimutuel system on any horse or horses in a particular race to win, place, or show. (b) “Exotic parimutuel pool” means the total wagers under the parimutuel system on the finishing position of two or more horse…

“Person” includes any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other association or organization.

“Prohibited drug substance” is any drug substance, medication, or chemical, whether natural or synthetic, or a metabolite or analogue thereof, foreign to the horse, whose use is not expressly authorized by the board. This includes, but is not limited to, any substance determined …

“Standardbred breeder” means the owner of the dam of a standardbred foal at the time the foal was conceived.

“Registered California standardbred stallion” means a stallion that is registered with the United States Trotting Association and listed in the official California Standardbred Stallions Registry maintained by the California Horse Racing Board or its designee as provided for in S…

“Quarter horse” is any horse (including mare, gelding, colt and filly) that meets the requirements of and is registered by the American Quarter Horse Association.

“Quarter horse racing” means that form of horse racing in which the participating horses are “quarter horses,” as defined in Section 19413.5, and are ridden by jockeys in races over distances of not more than five and one-half furlongs.

(a) “Racing days” are days on which a licensed racing association or fair is authorized by the board to conduct horse racing. (b) “Racing weeks” are seven consecutive days during which a licensed racing association or fair is authorized by the board to conduct horse racing for a …

“Split meeting” means a meeting having two periods of racing separated by at least 45 days, one period which is no more than 18 consecutive weeks in length and the other period which is no less than four consecutive weeks in length. The “short period” of a split meeting is the pe…

“Steeplechase race” means horse racing over obstacles made of natural or artificial material and includes both hurdle and timber races. Rules for a steeplechase race may conform to rules of the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association.

“Thoroughbred horse” is any horse (including mare, gelding, colt and filly) that meets the requirements of and is registered by the Jockey Club of New York, including racing permits issued to foreign thoroughbred horses.

“Appaloosa horse” is any horse (including mare, gelding, colt and filly) that meets the requirements of and is registered by the Appaloosa Horse Club and approved by the Appaloosa Horse Club.

“Arabian horse” is any horse (including mare, gelding, colt, and filly) that meets the requirements of and is registered by the Arabian Horse Registry of America, Inc.

“Paint horse” is any horse, including mare, gelding, colt, and filly, that meets the requirements of and is registered by the American Paint Horse Association.

“Thoroughbred racing” is the form of horse racing in which each participating horse is a “thoroughbred” (as herein defined), is mounted by a jockey and engages in races on the flat but does not include a steeplechase or hurdle race.

“Appaloosa racing” is the form of horse racing in which each participating horse is an Appaloosa horse, is mounted by a jockey, and engages in races on the flat over a distance of not less than one-quarter of a mile or more than four miles.

“Arabian racing” is the form of horse racing in which each participating horse is an Arabian horse, is mounted by a jockey and engages in races on the flat over a distance of not less than one-quarter of a mile or more than four miles.

“Paint racing” is the form of horse racing in which each participating horse is a paint horse, is mounted by a jockey and engages in races on the flat over a distance of not less than 220 yards or more than four miles.

(a) “Fair” or “state-designated fairground” for purposes of this chapter means the California Exposition and State Fair in the City of Sacramento, an organization described in subdivision (b) or (c), and those fairs specified in Sections 3102, 3103, and 3104 of the Food and Agric…

The provisions of this chapter insofar as they are substantially the same as existing code provisions relating to the same subject matter shall be construed as restatements and continuations thereof, and not as new enactments.

(a) As used in this article, “extramural dental facility” means any clinical facility that has contracted with an approved dental hygiene educational program for instruction in dental hygiene, that exists outside or beyond the walls, boundaries, or precincts of the primary campus…

Jurisdiction and supervision over meetings in this State 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 such meetings, is vested in the California Horse Racing Board.

The board consists of seven members, appointed by the Governor. Each member shall hold office for a term of four years, commencing at the expiration of the previous term. The term of the members of the board in office on January 1, 1959, shall expire as follows: one member July 2…

Each member of the board shall have been a resident of this State for two years next preceding his appointment.

A person is disqualified from membership on the board if the person, the person’s spouse or any dependent child thereof: (a) Holds a financial interest in any horse racing track. (b) Holds a financial interest or position of management with any business entity which conducts pari…

No board member is disqualified from receiving a share of any purse awarded him as the result of any horse race as an owner of a horse or as a breeder of a California-bred horse.

In order to permit the full participation of horsemen and horsewomen who may be appointed to the board, the Legislature declares that the appointment of such persons is intended to represent and further the interests of horse owners and breeders pursuant to Section 19401, and tha…

The members of the board shall receive a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day spent in attendance at meetings scheduled by the chairperson of the board for the purpose of fulfilling the duties of the board pursuant to this chapter, and shall be reimbursed for trave…

The Governor may remove any board member for incompetence, neglect of duty or corruption upon first giving him a copy of the charges against him and an opportunity to be heard.

The board shall appoint such employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

The board shall appoint an executive director who shall receive the annual salary established by the board and approved by the Department of Human Resources. The executive director shall be the board’s executive officer and shall carry out and execute the duties as specified by l…