2010 California Code
Business and Professions Code
Chapter 4.5. Mule Racing

19700.  "Board" as used in this chapter means the California Horse
Racing Board.



19701.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mule racing
meeting or mule races may be conducted by any fair.



19702.  The board shall administer this chapter and shall issue a
license for the conducting of a mule racing meeting or mule races.



19703.  The board, in cooperation with American Mule Association
representatives, shall adopt rules governing, permitting, and
regulating mule racing and wagering on the races under the parimutuel
system. Such wagering shall be conducted only by a person licensed
under this chapter to conduct a mule racing meeting, and only within
the inclosure, and on the dates for which mule racing has been
authorized.



19704.  The board shall issue a license for owners, trainers,
jockeys, and other participants in mule racing. The license shall be
limited to mule races only.


19705.  Associations licensed pursuant to this chapter shall deduct
the applicable license fees, commissions, and purses in the same
percentages as provided for in Article 9.5 (commencing with Section
19610) of Chapter 4. Associations may also deduct an additional
amount of up to 3 percent on multiple wagering pools in the same
manner as provided for by Section 19614.2.