N.Y. Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law Section 233
Bond required of corporation conducting pari-mutuel betting


1.

Every corporation franchised or licensed by the commission to conduct pari-mutuel betting, annually and before the opening of any race meeting, shall execute and file with the state comptroller, a bond to the state in a penalty to be fixed by the commissioner of taxation and finance not exceeding five hundred thousand dollars, with sureties approved by the attorney general, that it will keep its books and records and make reports as required by this chapter, that it will pay to the state all taxes imposed by this chapter, that it will distribute to the patrons of pari-mutuel pools conducted by it all sums due upon presentation of winning tickets held by them, and that it will otherwise comply with all the provisions of this chapter in relation to the conduct of races and of pari-mutuel betting on its racetrack.

2.

In addition hereto, every such corporation first licensed or franchised after January first, nineteen hundred eighty-six, annually and before the opening of any race meeting shall execute and file with the state comptroller, a bond to the state in a penalty to be fixed by the commission not exceeding five hundred thousand dollars, with sureties approved by the attorney general, that such corporation will make all purse payments advertised and offered as premiums, prizes or awards to owners of horses competing in races at such track within one week of such race, or, if such payment is ordered held by the commission pending investigation by it of any race, into a trust account pending completion of such investigation.

Source: Section 233 — Bond required of corporation conducting pari-mutuel betting, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PML/233 (updated Oct. 16, 2020; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

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Incorporation
202
Restriction upon commencement of business
202‑A
Liability of the directors of a franchised corporation
202‑B
No debt of the state
203
Right to hold race meetings and races
204
Certificate of payment of stock
205
License for running races and steeplechase meetings
206
Franchise for running races and steeplechase meetings
207
Board of directors of a franchised corporation
208
Conditions of franchise award
209
Examination of the books and accounts by the state comptroller
210
Franchise termination
210‑A
Relinquishment of franchise
211
Fair association, when entitled to privileges
212
Franchise oversight board
213
Project labor agreements
214
Acquisition of racing facilities
216
Disposition of racing facilities or certain assets
217
Revocation of licenses
218
Stewards at race meetings
219
Advertising or promotional material
220
Licenses for participants and employees at race meetings
220‑A
Corporations continued
221
New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund, Inc
221‑A
Health insurance for jockeys
221‑B
Health insurance for trainers
222
Notice to be posted upon grounds
223
Special police officers
224
Penalty for unlawful racing and betting
225
Registration of race horses
226
Increased or additional entrance fees
228
Pension plans for backstretch employees
229
Backstretch employees drug and alcohol rehabilitation eligibility
230
Membership in a national thoroughbred racing association
231
Pari-mutuel betting on horse races legalized
232
License to conduct pari-mutuel betting at race meetings for running races or steeplechases
233
Bond required of corporation conducting pari-mutuel betting
234
Place and manner of conducting pari-mutuel betting
235
Rules for the conduct of pari-mutuel betting
236
Disposition of pari-mutuel pools
237
Capital improvements
238
Disposition of pari-mutuel pools of the franchised corporation
239
Books and records of pari-mutuel betting
240
Yearly audit
241
Disposition of unpaid money due on account of pari-mutuel tickets not presented
242
Races for horses bred in the state
243
Free or reduced fee passes, cards or badges
244
Revocation of license or franchise
245
Hearing on refusal or revocation of license or franchise
246
Approval of plans of corporation
247
Racing zones
248
Racing season
249
Pari-mutuel employees to be citizens and residents
250
Power of commission to impose penalties
251
Definitions
252
New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund
253
Powers of the fund
254
Resources of fund
255
Annual audit
256
Annual report
257
Actions against fund

Accessed:
Oct. 26, 2024

Last modified:
Oct. 16, 2020

§ 233’s source at nysenate​.gov

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