TITLE 41
Sports, Racing, and Athletics
CHAPTER 41-10
Off Track Betting
SECTION 41-10-2
§ 41-10-2 City elections on establishment
of off track betting.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, before an off track betting
facility shall be established in the city of Pawtucket, the question "Shall an
off track betting facility be located in the city of Pawtucket, the state
proceeds from which shall be paid directly to the cities and towns for the
relief of property taxes?"
(b) This resolution shall be placed on the ballot at the next
general election to be submitted to the qualified electors of the city of
Pawtucket, and the state.
(c) The question shall be submitted by the local board of
canvassers to the electors of the city of Pawtucket, and the results of the
election shall be certified to the secretary of state;
(d) The question shall be submitted by the secretary of state
to the qualified electors of the state at the same general election and the
secretary of state shall certify the election results;
(e) The affirmative vote of the city of Pawtucket and the
electors of the state shall be necessary for the approval of the question, and
if such consent be thus given, all further regulations shall rest with the
division of racing and athletics.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1990, ch. 512, § 1.)
