Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73not60
§3006 Civil Action
Title 15 › Chapter 57— INTERSTATE HORSERACING › § 3006
Summary
The host State, the host racing association, or the horsemen’s group may start a lawsuit against anyone accused of breaking these rules. They can ask a court to stop the violation and to get money damages as described in section 3005. If they are not already in the case, they can join as a matter of right. A lawsuit must be filed within 3 years after the violation is discovered. A State can only be sued if its own laws allow it.
Full Legal Text
Title 15, §3006
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(a)The host State, the host racing association, or the horsemen’s group may commence a civil action against any person alleged to be in violation of this chapter, for injunctive relief to restrain violations and for damages in accordance with section 3005 of this title.
(b)In any civil action under this section, the host State, the host racing association and horsemen’s group, if not a party, shall be permitted to intervene as a matter of right.
(c)A civil action may not be commenced pursuant to this section more than 3 years after the discovery of the alleged violation upon which such civil action is based.
(d)Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit a State to be sued under this section other than in accordance with its applicable laws.
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Citation
15 U.S.C. § 3006
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60