2013 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 4 - Amusements and Sports
RS 4:203 - Louisiana Champions Day Account; funding; use; audit
§203. Louisiana Champions Day Account; funding; use; audit
A. All fees from pari-mutuel wagering due pursuant to R.S. 4:161, 161.1, 161.2, 163.1, 166, 166.1, 166.2, 166.3, and 218 from races held on Kentucky Derby Day, Preakness Day, and Belmont Stakes Day shall be paid instead to the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association and placed in an interest-bearing account to be known as the "Louisiana Champions Day Account" for use at the next Louisiana Champions Day.
B. If no Louisiana Champions Day is held within eighteen months of the receipt of such funds each year, the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association shall remit any and all monies received pursuant to this Section to the state treasurer for deposit in the state general fund.
C. Monies derived pursuant to this Section may only be used for Louisiana Champions Day and shall be over and above those provided for from other sources as provided in R.S. 4:202.
D. The Louisiana Champions Day Account shall be subject at all times to audit by the legislative auditor or by a certified public accountant approved by the legislative auditor, the expenses of such audit to be paid by the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association.
Acts 1990, No. 884, §1; Acts 1992, No. 2, §1, eff. April 30, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 335, §1; Acts 1999, No. 481, §1.
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