Nebraska § 2-1216 - Parimutuel wagering legalized; fees paid, how construed.
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§ 2-1216. Parimutuel wagering legalized; fees paid, how construed.
The parimutuel system of wagering on the results of horseraces, when conducted pursuant to section 2-1207, shall not under any circumstances be held or construed to be unlawful, any other statutes of the State of Nebraska to the contrary notwithstanding. The money inuring to the commission under sections 2-1201 to 2-1218 relating to horseracing from permit fees or from other sources shall never be considered as license money. It is the intention of the Legislature that the funds arising under such sections be construed as general revenue to be appropriated and allocated exclusively for the specific purposes set forth in such sections.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 2-1216
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 2-1216 cover?
Section 2-1216 ("Parimutuel wagering legalized; fees paid, how construed.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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