New Jersey § 5:5-67
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:5-67, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:5-67.
Every permit holder conducting horse race meetings under this act shall keep his books
and records as to clearly show a separate record total amount of money contributed
to every pari-mutuel pool on each race, and within sixty days after the conclusion
of every race meeting shall submit to the commission a complete audit of such accounts
certified by a certified public accountant qualified to practice in the State of New
Jersey and approved by the commission; provided, that all of such reports shall be
filed not later than December first of the year in which such race meeting is held,
except where such race meeting is held after November first in which case such report
shall be filed no later than December fifteenth of the year in which such race meeting
is held. The commission or its duly authorized representatives shall at all reasonable times
have access to all records of any holder of a permit for the purpose of examining
and checking the same and ascertaining whether or not the proper amount or amounts
due the State of New Jersey are being paid by such permit holder. Any holder of a permit failing or refusing to pay the amount found to be due under
the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00),
in addition to the amount so found to be due from such holder of a permit. All fines paid into court by a holder of a permit found guilty of violating this
section shall be transmitted and paid over by the clerk of the court to the said commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:5-67
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:5-67 cover?
Section 5:5-67 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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