SB-0626, As Passed Senate, February 13, 2008

SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 626

     A bill to prohibit certain dog races; to prohibit the

simulcasting of certain dog races; and to prescribe penalties.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

     Sec. 1. As used in this act:

     (a) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation,

limited liability company, association, governmental entity, or

other legal entity.

     (b) "Simulcast" means the live transmission into this state of

video or audio signals conveying a dog race held outside this

state.

     (c) "Wagering or gambling" does not include the payment of a

purse, prize, or entry fee to the owner, manager, or trainer of a

dog in connection with a race in which the dog races.

     Sec. 2. A person shall not hold, conduct, or operate dog

racing for the purpose of wagering or gambling.

     Sec. 3. A person shall not transmit or receive interstate

simulcasting of dog racing for the purpose of wagering or gambling.

     Sec. 4. A person who violates this act is guilty of a

misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or

a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.

     Sec. 5. This act does not preclude prosecution under the

Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.1 to 750.568.