Illinois § 42
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42.
(a) Except as to the distribution of monies provided for by Sections 28, 29, 30 and 31, nothing whatsoever in this Act shall be held or taken to apply to county fairs and State Fairs or to agricultural and livestock exhibitions where the pari-mutuel system of wagering upon the result of horses is not permitted or conducted. (b) Nothing herein shall be construed to permit the pari-mutuel method of wagering upon any race track unless such race track is licensed under this Act. It is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person to permit, conduct or supervise upon any race track ground the pari-mutuel method of wagering except in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (c) Whoever violates subsection (b) of this Section is guilty of a Class 4 felony. (Source: P.A. 89-16, eff. 5-30-95.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 42
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 42 cover?
Section 42 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 42?
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