June 27, 2007, Introduced by Senator CROPSEY and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
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.
Sec. 2. A person shall not hold, conduct, or operate dog
racing for public exhibition.
Sec. 3. A person shall not transmit or receive interstate
simulcasting of dog racing for commercial purposes.
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.