Virginia § 59.1-379 - Refusal of owner's license
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-379 — Refusal of owner's license, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-379. Refusal of owner's license
No owner's license or renewal thereof shall be granted to any corporation if the Commission finds that any principal stockholder of such stock corporation, or any member of such nonstock corporation:
1. Is or has been guilty of any illegal, corrupt or fraudulent act, conduct or practice in connection with horse racing in this or any other state, or has knowingly failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter or Commission regulations;
2. Has had a license or permit to hold or conduct a race meeting denied for cause, suspended or revoked in any other state or country; or
3. Has at any time during the previous five years knowingly failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any Commission regulations.
1988, c. 855.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-379
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-379 cover?
Section 59.1-379 ("Refusal of owner's license") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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