2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics
Chapter 41-7 - Jai Alai
Section 41-7-4 - Power and duties of the division of racing and athletics.

§ 41-7-4. Power and duties of the division of racing and athletics.

In addition to the other powers conferred upon the division of racing and athletics, the division shall carry out the provisions of this chapter, and to that end, the division may:

(1) Personally or by agent, supervise and check the making of pari-mutuel pools and wagers and the distribution therefrom;

(2) Fix and set the dates within which any fronton may be operated; provided, however, there shall be at least one hundred (100) days annually of the operation; and

(3) Require any applicant for a permit to operate a fronton to file an application under oath setting forth:

(i) The full name of the person, firm, corporation, or association, and if a corporation, the name of the state under which it is incorporated, as well as the names of the officers, directors, and stockholders of the corporation, and their places of residence, or if an association, the name and residence of the members of the association;

(ii) The exact location where it is desired to operate a fronton exhibiting the Spanish sport jai alai or pelota;

(iii) Whether or not the fronton is owned or leased, and if leased, the name, residence, and address of the owners or lessees, or if the owner or lessee be a corporation, the name and address of the officers, directors, and stockholders thereof;

(iv) A statement of the assets and liabilities of the person, firm, corporation, or association making application for the division permit;

(v) Such other information as the division may require.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1973, ch. 48, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 150.)