New York § 249 - 249Pari-mutuel employees to be citizens and residents
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 249 — 249Pari-mutuel employees to be citizens and residents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 249. 249Pari-mutuel employees to be citizens and residents
§ 249. Pari-mutuel employees to be citizens and residents. At least eighty-five per centum of the persons employed each day by a racing corporation conducting a race meeting, to operate or assist in the operation of its pari-mutuel system of betting shall be citizens of the United States and residents of the state of New York for at least two years preceding the date of their employment. Each person, prior to his employment by a racing corporation, shall be required to execute and submit to such racing corporation a duly verified affidavit setting forth his qualifications for employment pursuant to the provisions of this section.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 249
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 249 cover?
Section 249 ("249Pari-mutuel employees to be citizens and residents") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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