New Jersey § 5:5-189
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:5-189, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:5-189.
A permitholder conducting thoroughbred racing may enter into a contractual agreement
with the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association providing that a portion of
the purse monies that are statutorily dedicated to the permitholder or the association
will be expended for a use that the New Jersey Racing Commission approves as directly
advancing, preserving, and enhancing the overall economic well-being of the thoroughbred
horse racing industry in New Jersey. The portion of purse monies that are redistributed pursuant to a contractual agreement
under this section shall be used to advance, preserve, and enhance the overall economic
well-being of the thoroughbred horse racing industry in New Jersey. A contractual agreement authorized pursuant to this section shall not redistribute
any money that is statutorily dedicated for programs designed to aid the horsemen
and the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association or for the administration of
a health benefits program for the horsemen. The permitholder and the association shall include any expenditures resulting from
a contractual agreement authorized pursuant to this section in their respective annual
budgets and audited financial statements, which shall be submitted to the New Jersey
Racing Commission as provided for by law or regulation. The permitholder and the association shall provide a copy of any contractual agreement
authorized pursuant to this section to the New Jersey Racing Commission upon its execution
and obtain the New Jersey Racing Commission's approval of the agreement prior to any
redistribution of any portion of these purse monies.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:5-189
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:5-189 cover?
Section 5:5-189 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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