BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
SECTION 19400-19419.9
19400. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Horse
Racing Law."
19401. The intent of this chapter is to allow parimutuel wagering
on horse races, while:
(a) Assuring protection of the public.
(b) Encouraging agriculture and the breeding of horses in this
state.
(c) Providing for maximum expansion of horse racing opportunities
in the public interest.
(d) Providing uniformity of regulation for each type of horse
racing.
19402. Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions
set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
19403. "Association" means any person engaged in the conduct of a
recognized horse race meeting.
19403.5. "Barrel race" means a horse race around a course with
three barrels placed in a triangular pattern which may conform to the
requirements of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association. Two
barrel racecourses may be run simultaneously in the form of a heat.
19404. "Board" means the California Horse Racing Board.
19405. "Breakage" means the odd cents by which the amount payable
on each dollar wagered exceeds a multiple of ten cents ($0.10).
19406. (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, or any
thoroughbred horse dropped by a mare in California if the mare
remains in California to be next bred to a thoroughbred stallion
standing in California. If the mare cannot be bred for two successive
breeding seasons but remains in California during that period, her
foal shall be considered to be a California-bred thoroughbred.
(c) A "California-bred quarter horse" is a quarter horse foal
conceived in California by a stallion standing in California at the
time of conception.
(d) A "California-bred standardbred horse" is a standardbred foal
conceived in California by a stallion registered with the California
Standardbred Sires Stakes Program.
(e) A "California-bred Appaloosa horse" is a horse dropped by a
mare in California after being conceived in California, or any
Appaloosa horse dropped by a mare in California if the mare remains
in California to be next bred to an Appaloosa stallion standing in
California. If the mare cannot be bred for two successive breeding
seasons but remains in California during that period, her foal shall
be considered to be a California-bred Appaloosa horse.
(f) A "California-bred paint horse" is a registered paint horse
foal conceived in California by a stallion standing in California at
the time of the conception, or by a registered paint horse stallion.
(g) A "California-sired horse" is a thoroughbred that was
conceived in California by a registered California stallion. A
California-sired horse is only eligible for entry in races restricted
to California-bred or California-sired horses and is not eligible
for any breeder or owner awards.
19407. "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.
19407.5. "Executive director" means the Executive Director of the
California Horse Racing Board.
19407.6. "Foaling date" means the date the horse is dropped by a
mare as stated on the papers of registration.
19408. "Fund" means the Fair and Exposition Fund.
19408.1. "Graded stake" means an international classification for
major thoroughbred stakes races established in each country by its
thoroughbred racing regulatory body.
19408.2. "Claiming race" means a race in which any horse entered
therein may be claimed in conformity with the rules established by
the board.
19408.3. "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 which owners do not conribute to the purse, but
which is advertised in the regular stakes program.
19409. 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 of this section, this definition shall
also apply to the term "harness horse."
19409.5. "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.
19410. "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.
19410.5. (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
designated by a racing association, fair, or simulcast wagering
facility and approved by the board to which the public is admitted
for the purpose of wagering on horseraces.
19410.7. "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.
19410.8. "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 and rules of the American Horse Shows
Association.
19411. "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 each pool, less the amounts retained for purposes
specified in this chapter, to winning bettors based on the official
race results.
19411.1. "Handle" means the aggregate contributions to parimutuel
pools.
19412. (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 horses in
a particular race, such as quinella or exacta wagers, or on horses to
win two or more races, such as daily double wagers, pick six wagers,
or on other wagers approved by the board.
(c) "Proposition parimutuel pool" means the total wagers under the
parimutuel system on propositions approved by the board that are
based on the results of a live quarter horse or harness horse race or
races.
19413. "Person" includes any individual, partnership, corporation,
limited liability company, or other association or organization.
19413.1. "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 to be a stimulant, depressant,
local anesthetic, or narcotic, or any drug, regardless of how
harmless or innocuous it might otherwise be, which could interfere
with the detection of any prohibited drug. "Prohibited drug substance"
includes any substance not approved for use in the United States,
including, but not limited to, any drug or substance available in a
country outside the United States, any controlled substance listed in
Part 1308 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and any
substance the approval of which has been withdrawn.
19413.2. "Standardbred breeder" means the owner of the dam of a
standardbred foal at the time the foal was conceived.
19413.4. "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 Section 19566.6.
19413.5. "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.
19414. "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.
19414.5. (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 minimum of five racing days. The board,
however, upon joint petition of the association or fair and the
organization representing horsemen participating in the meeting of
that association or fair, may authorize the conduct of horse racing
for less than five racing days. Fractional racing weeks of four days
or less may be authorized by the board at the beginning and end of
any horse racing meeting. Fractional weeks may also be authorized
during weeks containing holidays and during periods of overlap with
thoroughbred meetings and fairs if the total number of weeks
authorized by the board in any calendar year for each breed does not
exceed the maximum annual allocation of racing weeks provided for in
Article 6 (commencing with Section 19530). If a licensed racing
association holds a split meeting, each part of the split meeting
shall be deemed a horse racing meeting solely for the purposes of
authorizing fractional racing weeks.
19415.5. "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 period of lesser duration.
19415.8. "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.
19416. "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.
19416.5. "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.
19416.6. "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.
19416.7. "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.
19417. "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.
19417.5. "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.
19417.6. "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.
19417.7. "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.
19418. (a) "State designated fairs," referred to in this chapter as
fairs, means the California Exposition and State Fair in the City of
Sacramento and those fairs specified in Sections 19418.1, 19418.2,
and 19418.3 that may receive financial support or are otherwise
governed pursuant to this chapter. These fairs may also be referred
to as part of the "network of California fairs."
(b) A nonprofit organization that holds an annual fair pursuant to
Section 4163 of the Food and Agricultural Code may elect to be a
member of the network of California fairs on terms and conditions
mutually agreed upon by the Department of Food and Agriculture and
the nonprofit organization.
(c) A joint powers agency that holds an annual fair pursuant to
Section 4171 of the Food and Agricultural Code may elect to be a
member of the network of California fairs on terms and conditions
mutually agreed upon by the Department of Food and Agriculture and
the joint powers agency.
19418.1. The district agricultural associations and their locations
are as follows:
(1) District 1, held in the City of Oakland.
(2) District 1-A, held in the City of San Francisco.
(3) District 2, held in the City of Stockton.
(4) District 3, held in the City of Chico.
(5) District 4, held in the City of Petaluma.
(6) District 5, held in the City of San Francisco.
(7) District 7, held in the City of Monterey.
(8) District 9, held in the City of Eureka.
(9) District 10, held in the City of Yreka.
(10) District 10-A, held in the City of Tulelake.
(11) District 12, held in the City of Ukiah.
(12) District 13, held in the City of Yuba City.
(13) District 14, held in the City of Watsonville.
(14) District 15, held in the City of Bakersfield.
(15) District 16, held in the City of Paso Robles.
(16) District 17, held in the City of Grass Valley.
(17) District 18, held in the City of Bishop.
(18) District 19, held in the City of Santa Barbara.
(19) District 20, held in the City of Auburn.
(20) District 21, held in the City of Fresno.
(21) District 21-A, held in the City of Madera.
(22) District 22, held in the City of Del Mar.
(23) District 23, held in the City of Antioch.
(24) District 24, held in the City of Tulare.
(25) District 24-A, held in the City of Hanford.
(26) District 25, held in the City of Napa.
(27) District 26, held in the City of Plymouth.
(28) District 27, held in the City of Anderson.
(29) District 28, held in the City of Victorville.
(30) District 29, held in the City of Sonora.
(31) District 30, held in the City of Red Bluff.
(32) District 31, held in the Town of Ventura.
(33) District 32, held in the City of Costa Mesa.
(34) District 33, held in the City of Hollister.
(35) District 34, held in the Town of Cedarville.
(36) District 35, held in the City of Merced.
(37) District 35-A, held in the Town of Mariposa.
(38) District 36, held in the City of Dixon.
(39) District 37, held in the City of Santa Maria.
(40) District 38, held in the City of Turlock.
(41) District 39, held in the Town of Angels Camp.
(42) District 40, held in the City of Woodland.
(43) District 41, held in the City of Crescent City.
(44) District 42, held in the City of Orland.
(45) District 44, held in the City of Colusa.
(46) District 45, held in the City of Imperial.
(47) District 46, held in the City of Perris.
(48) District 48, held in the City of City of Industry.
(49) District 49, held in the City of Lakeport.
(50) District 50, held in the City of Lancaster.
(51) District 51, held in the San Fernando Valley.
(52) District 52, held in the City of Sacramento.
(53) District 53, held in the City of Ridgecrest.
(54) District 54, held in the City of Blythe.
19418.2. The county fairs and their locations are as follows:
(1) The Alameda County Fair, held in the City of Pleasanton.
(2) The Butte County Fair, held in the City of Gridley.
(3) The El Dorado County Fair, held in the City of Placerville.
(4) The Humboldt County Fair, held in the City of Ferndale.
(5) The Lassen County Fair, held in the City of Susanville.
(6) The Los Angeles County Fair, held in the City of Pomona.
(7) The Madera County Fair, held in the City of Chowchilla.
(8) The Marin County Fair, held in the City of San Rafael.
(9) The Mendocino County Fair, held in the Town of Boonville.
(10) The Merced County Fair, held in the City of Los Banos.
(11) The Monterey County Fair, held in the City of King City.
(12) The Napa County Fair, held in the City of Calistoga.
(13) The Placer County Fair, held in the City of Roseville.
(14) The Plumas County Fair, held in the Town of Quincy.
(15) The Riverside County Fair, held in the City of Indio.
(16) The San Benito County Fair, held in the City of Hollister.
(17) The San Francisco County Fair, held in the City of San
Francisco.
(18) The San Joaquin County Fair, held in the City of Lodi.
(19) The San Mateo County Fair, held in the City of San Mateo.
(20) The Santa Clara County Fair, held in the City of San Jose.
(21) The Shasta County Fair, held in the Town of McArthur.
(22) The Solano County Fair, held in the City of Vallejo.
(23) The Sonoma County Fair, held in the City of Santa Rosa.
(24) The Trinity County Fair, held in the Town of Hayfork.
19418.3. The citrus fruit fairs and their locations are as follows:
(1) The Cloverdale Citrus Fair, held in the City of Cloverdale.
(2) The National Orange Show, held in the City of San Bernardino.
19419.9. 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.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
SECTION 19400-19419.9
19400. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Horse
Racing Law."
19401. The intent of this chapter is to allow parimutuel wagering
on horse races, while:
(a) Assuring protection of the public.
(b) Encouraging agriculture and the breeding of horses in this
state.
(c) Providing for maximum expansion of horse racing opportunities
in the public interest.
(d) Providing uniformity of regulation for each type of horse
racing.
19402. Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions
set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
19403. "Association" means any person engaged in the conduct of a
recognized horse race meeting.
19403.5. "Barrel race" means a horse race around a course with
three barrels placed in a triangular pattern which may conform to the
requirements of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association. Two
barrel racecourses may be run simultaneously in the form of a heat.
19404. "Board" means the California Horse Racing Board.
19405. "Breakage" means the odd cents by which the amount payable
on each dollar wagered exceeds a multiple of ten cents ($0.10).
19406. (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, or any
thoroughbred horse dropped by a mare in California if the mare
remains in California to be next bred to a thoroughbred stallion
standing in California. If the mare cannot be bred for two successive
breeding seasons but remains in California during that period, her
foal shall be considered to be a California-bred thoroughbred.
(c) A "California-bred quarter horse" is a quarter horse foal
conceived in California by a stallion standing in California at the
time of conception.
(d) A "California-bred standardbred horse" is a standardbred foal
conceived in California by a stallion registered with the California
Standardbred Sires Stakes Program.
(e) A "California-bred Appaloosa horse" is a horse dropped by a
mare in California after being conceived in California, or any
Appaloosa horse dropped by a mare in California if the mare remains
in California to be next bred to an Appaloosa stallion standing in
California. If the mare cannot be bred for two successive breeding
seasons but remains in California during that period, her foal shall
be considered to be a California-bred Appaloosa horse.
(f) A "California-bred paint horse" is a registered paint horse
foal conceived in California by a stallion standing in California at
the time of the conception, or by a registered paint horse stallion.
(g) A "California-sired horse" is a thoroughbred that was
conceived in California by a registered California stallion. A
California-sired horse is only eligible for entry in races restricted
to California-bred or California-sired horses and is not eligible
for any breeder or owner awards.
19407. "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.
19407.5. "Executive director" means the Executive Director of the
California Horse Racing Board.
19407.6. "Foaling date" means the date the horse is dropped by a
mare as stated on the papers of registration.
19408. "Fund" means the Fair and Exposition Fund.
19408.1. "Graded stake" means an international classification for
major thoroughbred stakes races established in each country by its
thoroughbred racing regulatory body.
19408.2. "Claiming race" means a race in which any horse entered
therein may be claimed in conformity with the rules established by
the board.
19408.3. "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 which owners do not conribute to the purse, but
which is advertised in the regular stakes program.
19409. 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 of this section, this definition shall
also apply to the term "harness horse."
19409.5. "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.
19410. "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.
19410.5. (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
designated by a racing association, fair, or simulcast wagering
facility and approved by the board to which the public is admitted
for the purpose of wagering on horseraces.
19410.7. "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.
19410.8. "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 and rules of the American Horse Shows
Association.
19411. "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 each pool, less the amounts retained for purposes
specified in this chapter, to winning bettors based on the official
race results.
19411.1. "Handle" means the aggregate contributions to parimutuel
pools.
19412. (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 horses in
a particular race, such as quinella or exacta wagers, or on horses to
win two or more races, such as daily double wagers, pick six wagers,
or on other wagers approved by the board.
(c) "Proposition parimutuel pool" means the total wagers under the
parimutuel system on propositions approved by the board that are
based on the results of a live quarter horse or harness horse race or
races.
19413. "Person" includes any individual, partnership, corporation,
limited liability company, or other association or organization.
19413.1. "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 to be a stimulant, depressant,
local anesthetic, or narcotic, or any drug, regardless of how
harmless or innocuous it might otherwise be, which could interfere
with the detection of any prohibited drug. "Prohibited drug substance"
includes any substance not approved for use in the United States,
including, but not limited to, any drug or substance available in a
country outside the United States, any controlled substance listed in
Part 1308 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and any
substance the approval of which has been withdrawn.
19413.2. "Standardbred breeder" means the owner of the dam of a
standardbred foal at the time the foal was conceived.
19413.4. "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 Section 19566.6.
19413.5. "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.
19414. "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.
19414.5. (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 minimum of five racing days. The board,
however, upon joint petition of the association or fair and the
organization representing horsemen participating in the meeting of
that association or fair, may authorize the conduct of horse racing
for less than five racing days. Fractional racing weeks of four days
or less may be authorized by the board at the beginning and end of
any horse racing meeting. Fractional weeks may also be authorized
during weeks containing holidays and during periods of overlap with
thoroughbred meetings and fairs if the total number of weeks
authorized by the board in any calendar year for each breed does not
exceed the maximum annual allocation of racing weeks provided for in
Article 6 (commencing with Section 19530). If a licensed racing
association holds a split meeting, each part of the split meeting
shall be deemed a horse racing meeting solely for the purposes of
authorizing fractional racing weeks.
19415.5. "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 period of lesser duration.
19415.8. "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.
19416. "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.
19416.5. "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.
19416.6. "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.
19416.7. "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.
19417. "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.
19417.5. "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.
19417.6. "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.
19417.7. "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.
19418. (a) "State designated fairs," referred to in this chapter as
fairs, means the California Exposition and State Fair in the City of
Sacramento and those fairs specified in Sections 19418.1, 19418.2,
and 19418.3 that may receive financial support or are otherwise
governed pursuant to this chapter. These fairs may also be referred
to as part of the "network of California fairs."
(b) A nonprofit organization that holds an annual fair pursuant to
Section 4163 of the Food and Agricultural Code may elect to be a
member of the network of California fairs on terms and conditions
mutually agreed upon by the Department of Food and Agriculture and
the nonprofit organization.
(c) A joint powers agency that holds an annual fair pursuant to
Section 4171 of the Food and Agricultural Code may elect to be a
member of the network of California fairs on terms and conditions
mutually agreed upon by the Department of Food and Agriculture and
the joint powers agency.
19418.1. The district agricultural associations and their locations
are as follows:
(1) District 1, held in the City of Oakland.
(2) District 1-A, held in the City of San Francisco.
(3) District 2, held in the City of Stockton.
(4) District 3, held in the City of Chico.
(5) District 4, held in the City of Petaluma.
(6) District 5, held in the City of San Francisco.
(7) District 7, held in the City of Monterey.
(8) District 9, held in the City of Eureka.
(9) District 10, held in the City of Yreka.
(10) District 10-A, held in the City of Tulelake.
(11) District 12, held in the City of Ukiah.
(12) District 13, held in the City of Yuba City.
(13) District 14, held in the City of Watsonville.
(14) District 15, held in the City of Bakersfield.
(15) District 16, held in the City of Paso Robles.
(16) District 17, held in the City of Grass Valley.
(17) District 18, held in the City of Bishop.
(18) District 19, held in the City of Santa Barbara.
(19) District 20, held in the City of Auburn.
(20) District 21, held in the City of Fresno.
(21) District 21-A, held in the City of Madera.
(22) District 22, held in the City of Del Mar.
(23) District 23, held in the City of Antioch.
(24) District 24, held in the City of Tulare.
(25) District 24-A, held in the City of Hanford.
(26) District 25, held in the City of Napa.
(27) District 26, held in the City of Plymouth.
(28) District 27, held in the City of Anderson.
(29) District 28, held in the City of Victorville.
(30) District 29, held in the City of Sonora.
(31) District 30, held in the City of Red Bluff.
(32) District 31, held in the Town of Ventura.
(33) District 32, held in the City of Costa Mesa.
(34) District 33, held in the City of Hollister.
(35) District 34, held in the Town of Cedarville.
(36) District 35, held in the City of Merced.
(37) District 35-A, held in the Town of Mariposa.
(38) District 36, held in the City of Dixon.
(39) District 37, held in the City of Santa Maria.
(40) District 38, held in the City of Turlock.
(41) District 39, held in the Town of Angels Camp.
(42) District 40, held in the City of Woodland.
(43) District 41, held in the City of Crescent City.
(44) District 42, held in the City of Orland.
(45) District 44, held in the City of Colusa.
(46) District 45, held in the City of Imperial.
(47) District 46, held in the City of Perris.
(48) District 48, held in the City of City of Industry.
(49) District 49, held in the City of Lakeport.
(50) District 50, held in the City of Lancaster.
(51) District 51, held in the San Fernando Valley.
(52) District 52, held in the City of Sacramento.
(53) District 53, held in the City of Ridgecrest.
(54) District 54, held in the City of Blythe.
19418.2. The county fairs and their locations are as follows:
(1) The Alameda County Fair, held in the City of Pleasanton.
(2) The Butte County Fair, held in the City of Gridley.
(3) The El Dorado County Fair, held in the City of Placerville.
(4) The Humboldt County Fair, held in the City of Ferndale.
(5) The Lassen County Fair, held in the City of Susanville.
(6) The Los Angeles County Fair, held in the City of Pomona.
(7) The Madera County Fair, held in the City of Chowchilla.
(8) The Marin County Fair, held in the City of San Rafael.
(9) The Mendocino County Fair, held in the Town of Boonville.
(10) The Merced County Fair, held in the City of Los Banos.
(11) The Monterey County Fair, held in the City of King City.
(12) The Napa County Fair, held in the City of Calistoga.
(13) The Placer County Fair, held in the City of Roseville.
(14) The Plumas County Fair, held in the Town of Quincy.
(15) The Riverside County Fair, held in the City of Indio.
(16) The San Benito County Fair, held in the City of Hollister.
(17) The San Francisco County Fair, held in the City of San
Francisco.
(18) The San Joaquin County Fair, held in the City of Lodi.
(19) The San Mateo County Fair, held in the City of San Mateo.
(20) The Santa Clara County Fair, held in the City of San Jose.
(21) The Shasta County Fair, held in the Town of McArthur.
(22) The Solano County Fair, held in the City of Vallejo.
(23) The Sonoma County Fair, held in the City of Santa Rosa.
(24) The Trinity County Fair, held in the Town of Hayfork.
19418.3. The citrus fruit fairs and their locations are as follows:
(1) The Cloverdale Citrus Fair, held in the City of Cloverdale.
(2) The National Orange Show, held in the City of San Bernardino.
19419.9. 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.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
SECTION 19400-19419.9
19400. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Horse
Racing Law."
19401. The intent of this chapter is to allow parimutuel wagering
on horse races, while:
(a) Assuring protection of the public.
(b) Encouraging agriculture and the breeding of horses in this
state.
(c) Providing for maximum expansion of horse racing opportunities
in the public interest.
(d) Providing uniformity of regulation for each type of horse
racing.
19402. Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions
set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
19403. "Association" means any person engaged in the conduct of a
recognized horse race meeting.
19403.5. "Barrel race" means a horse race around a course with
three barrels placed in a triangular pattern which may conform to the
requirements of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association. Two
barrel racecourses may be run simultaneously in the form of a heat.
19404. "Board" means the California Horse Racing Board.
19405. "Breakage" means the odd cents by which the amount payable
on each dollar wagered exceeds a multiple of ten cents ($0.10).
19406. (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, or any
thoroughbred horse dropped by a mare in California if the mare
remains in California to be next bred to a thoroughbred stallion
standing in California. If the mare cannot be bred for two successive
breeding seasons but remains in California during that period, her
foal shall be considered to be a California-bred thoroughbred.
(c) A "California-bred quarter horse" is a quarter horse foal
conceived in California by a stallion standing in California at the
time of conception.
(d) A "California-bred standardbred horse" is a standardbred foal
conceived in California by a stallion registered with the California
Standardbred Sires Stakes Program.
(e) A "California-bred Appaloosa horse" is a horse dropped by a
mare in California after being conceived in California, or any
Appaloosa horse dropped by a mare in California if the mare remains
in California to be next bred to an Appaloosa stallion standing in
California. If the mare cannot be bred for two successive breeding
seasons but remains in California during that period, her foal shall
be considered to be a California-bred Appaloosa horse.
(f) A "California-bred paint horse" is a registered paint horse
foal conceived in California by a stallion standing in California at
the time of the conception, or by a registered paint horse stallion.
(g) A "California-sired horse" is a thoroughbred that was
conceived in California by a registered California stallion. A
California-sired horse is only eligible for entry in races restricted
to California-bred or California-sired horses and is not eligible
for any breeder or owner awards.
19407. "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.
19407.5. "Executive director" means the Executive Director of the
California Horse Racing Board.
19407.6. "Foaling date" means the date the horse is dropped by a
mare as stated on the papers of registration.
19408. "Fund" means the Fair and Exposition Fund.
19408.1. "Graded stake" means an international classification for
major thoroughbred stakes races established in each country by its
thoroughbred racing regulatory body.
19408.2. "Claiming race" means a race in which any horse entered
therein may be claimed in conformity with the rules established by
the board.
19408.3. "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 which owners do not conribute to the purse, but
which is advertised in the regular stakes program.
19409. 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 of this section, this definition shall
also apply to the term "harness horse."
19409.5. "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.
19410. "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.
19410.5. (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
designated by a racing association, fair, or simulcast wagering
facility and approved by the board to which the public is admitted
for the purpose of wagering on horseraces.
19410.7. "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.
19410.8. "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 and rules of the American Horse Shows
Association.
19411. "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 each pool, less the amounts retained for purposes
specified in this chapter, to winning bettors based on the official
race results.
19411.1. "Handle" means the aggregate contributions to parimutuel
pools.
19412. (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 horses in
a particular race, such as quinella or exacta wagers, or on horses to
win two or more races, such as daily double wagers, pick six wagers,
or on other wagers approved by the board.
(c) "Proposition parimutuel pool" means the total wagers under the
parimutuel system on propositions approved by the board that are
based on the results of a live quarter horse or harness horse race or
races.
19413. "Person" includes any individual, partnership, corporation,
limited liability company, or other association or organization.
19413.1. "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 to be a stimulant, depressant,
local anesthetic, or narcotic, or any drug, regardless of how
harmless or innocuous it might otherwise be, which could interfere
with the detection of any prohibited drug. "Prohibited drug substance"
includes any substance not approved for use in the United States,
including, but not limited to, any drug or substance available in a
country outside the United States, any controlled substance listed in
Part 1308 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and any
substance the approval of which has been withdrawn.
19413.2. "Standardbred breeder" means the owner of the dam of a
standardbred foal at the time the foal was conceived.
19413.4. "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 Section 19566.6.
19413.5. "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.
19414. "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.
19414.5. (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 minimum of five racing days. The board,
however, upon joint petition of the association or fair and the
organization representing horsemen participating in the meeting of
that association or fair, may authorize the conduct of horse racing
for less than five racing days. Fractional racing weeks of four days
or less may be authorized by the board at the beginning and end of
any horse racing meeting. Fractional weeks may also be authorized
during weeks containing holidays and during periods of overlap with
thoroughbred meetings and fairs if the total number of weeks
authorized by the board in any calendar year for each breed does not
exceed the maximum annual allocation of racing weeks provided for in
Article 6 (commencing with Section 19530). If a licensed racing
association holds a split meeting, each part of the split meeting
shall be deemed a horse racing meeting solely for the purposes of
authorizing fractional racing weeks.
19415.5. "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 period of lesser duration.
19415.8. "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.
19416. "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.
19416.5. "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.
19416.6. "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.
19416.7. "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.
19417. "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.
19417.5. "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.
19417.6. "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.
19417.7. "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.
19418. (a) "State designated fairs," referred to in this chapter as
fairs, means the California Exposition and State Fair in the City of
Sacramento and those fairs specified in Sections 19418.1, 19418.2,
and 19418.3 that may receive financial support or are otherwise
governed pursuant to this chapter. These fairs may also be referred
to as part of the "network of California fairs."
(b) A nonprofit organization that holds an annual fair pursuant to
Section 4163 of the Food and Agricultural Code may elect to be a
member of the network of California fairs on terms and conditions
mutually agreed upon by the Department of Food and Agriculture and
the nonprofit organization.
(c) A joint powers agency that holds an annual fair pursuant to
Section 4171 of the Food and Agricultural Code may elect to be a
member of the network of California fairs on terms and conditions
mutually agreed upon by the Department of Food and Agriculture and
the joint powers agency.
19418.1. The district agricultural associations and their locations
are as follows:
(1) District 1, held in the City of Oakland.
(2) District 1-A, held in the City of San Francisco.
(3) District 2, held in the City of Stockton.
(4) District 3, held in the City of Chico.
(5) District 4, held in the City of Petaluma.
(6) District 5, held in the City of San Francisco.
(7) District 7, held in the City of Monterey.
(8) District 9, held in the City of Eureka.
(9) District 10, held in the City of Yreka.
(10) District 10-A, held in the City of Tulelake.
(11) District 12, held in the City of Ukiah.
(12) District 13, held in the City of Yuba City.
(13) District 14, held in the City of Watsonville.
(14) District 15, held in the City of Bakersfield.
(15) District 16, held in the City of Paso Robles.
(16) District 17, held in the City of Grass Valley.
(17) District 18, held in the City of Bishop.
(18) District 19, held in the City of Santa Barbara.
(19) District 20, held in the City of Auburn.
(20) District 21, held in the City of Fresno.
(21) District 21-A, held in the City of Madera.
(22) District 22, held in the City of Del Mar.
(23) District 23, held in the City of Antioch.
(24) District 24, held in the City of Tulare.
(25) District 24-A, held in the City of Hanford.
(26) District 25, held in the City of Napa.
(27) District 26, held in the City of Plymouth.
(28) District 27, held in the City of Anderson.
(29) District 28, held in the City of Victorville.
(30) District 29, held in the City of Sonora.
(31) District 30, held in the City of Red Bluff.
(32) District 31, held in the Town of Ventura.
(33) District 32, held in the City of Costa Mesa.
(34) District 33, held in the City of Hollister.
(35) District 34, held in the Town of Cedarville.
(36) District 35, held in the City of Merced.
(37) District 35-A, held in the Town of Mariposa.
(38) District 36, held in the City of Dixon.
(39) District 37, held in the City of Santa Maria.
(40) District 38, held in the City of Turlock.
(41) District 39, held in the Town of Angels Camp.
(42) District 40, held in the City of Woodland.
(43) District 41, held in the City of Crescent City.
(44) District 42, held in the City of Orland.
(45) District 44, held in the City of Colusa.
(46) District 45, held in the City of Imperial.
(47) District 46, held in the City of Perris.
(48) District 48, held in the City of City of Industry.
(49) District 49, held in the City of Lakeport.
(50) District 50, held in the City of Lancaster.
(51) District 51, held in the San Fernando Valley.
(52) District 52, held in the City of Sacramento.
(53) District 53, held in the City of Ridgecrest.
(54) District 54, held in the City of Blythe.
19418.2. The county fairs and their locations are as follows:
(1) The Alameda County Fair, held in the City of Pleasanton.
(2) The Butte County Fair, held in the City of Gridley.
(3) The El Dorado County Fair, held in the City of Placerville.
(4) The Humboldt County Fair, held in the City of Ferndale.
(5) The Lassen County Fair, held in the City of Susanville.
(6) The Los Angeles County Fair, held in the City of Pomona.
(7) The Madera County Fair, held in the City of Chowchilla.
(8) The Marin County Fair, held in the City of San Rafael.
(9) The Mendocino County Fair, held in the Town of Boonville.
(10) The Merced County Fair, held in the City of Los Banos.
(11) The Monterey County Fair, held in the City of King City.
(12) The Napa County Fair, held in the City of Calistoga.
(13) The Placer County Fair, held in the City of Roseville.
(14) The Plumas County Fair, held in the Town of Quincy.
(15) The Riverside County Fair, held in the City of Indio.
(16) The San Benito County Fair, held in the City of Hollister.
(17) The San Francisco County Fair, held in the City of San
Francisco.
(18) The San Joaquin County Fair, held in the City of Lodi.
(19) The San Mateo County Fair, held in the City of San Mateo.
(20) The Santa Clara County Fair, held in the City of San Jose.
(21) The Shasta County Fair, held in the Town of McArthur.
(22) The Solano County Fair, held in the City of Vallejo.
(23) The Sonoma County Fair, held in the City of Santa Rosa.
(24) The Trinity County Fair, held in the Town of Hayfork.
19418.3. The citrus fruit fairs and their locations are as follows:
(1) The Cloverdale Citrus Fair, held in the City of Cloverdale.
(2) The National Orange Show, held in the City of San Bernardino.
19419.9. 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.
