California Business and Professions Code ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions
- Section 19400.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Horse Racing Law.”(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
- Section 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...
- Section 19402.
Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1828.)
- Section 19403.
“Association” means any person engaged in the conduct of a recognized horse race meeting.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1828.)
- Section 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...
- Section 19404.
“Board” means the California Horse Racing Board within the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 147, Sec. 2. (SB 1039) Effective...
- Section 19405.
“Breakage” means the odd cents by which the amount payable on each dollar wagered exceeds a multiple of ten cents ($0.10).(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch....
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 19407.5.
“Executive director” means the Executive Director of the California Horse Racing Board.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1082, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
- Section 19407.6.
“Foaling date” means the date the horse is dropped by a mare as stated on the papers of registration.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 617, Sec....
- Section 19408.
“Fund” means the Fair and Exposition Fund.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1828.)
- Section 19408.1.
“Graded stake” means an international classification for major thoroughbred stakes races established in each country by its thoroughbred racing regulatory body.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch....
- Section 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.(Added by Stats....
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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,...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 19411.1.
“Handle” means the aggregate contributions to parimutuel pools.(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 505, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)
- Section 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...
- Section 19413.
“Person” includes any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other association or organization.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 1995.)
- Section 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...
- Section 19413.2.
“Standardbred breeder” means the owner of the dam of a standardbred foal at the time the foal was conceived.(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 595, Sec.
- Section 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...
- Section 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.(Added...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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.(Added...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
- Section 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...
Last modified: October 22, 2018