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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 4Art. 6.5§ 19540 Fair Horse Racing Requirements

§ 19540 Fair Horse Racing Requirements

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§ 19540 Fair Horse Racing Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Fairs in California must try to include different types of horse races (like thoroughbred, quarter horse, Arabian, and Appaloosa) if they have enough horses to race.
  • •This rule is to make sure all kinds of horses get a chance to race, not just one type.
  • •The fair has to do this only if it’s possible and if there are enough horses to make the races fair and fun.

Example

A fair in California is planning a day of horse races where people can bet on the horses.

The fair must try to have races for different types of horses, like thoroughbreds and quarter horses, as long as there are enough horses to race. This way, all kinds of horses get a chance to compete, and people can bet on different races.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19540 Fair Horse Racing Requirements

In order to encourage and develop the racing of all horses in California, regardless of breed, whenever a fair conducts a program of horse races on which there is parimutuel wagering, the fair, so far as practicable, shall provide a program of racing that includes thoroughbred racing, quarter horse racing, Arabian racing, and Appaloosa racing, if a sufficient number of horses is available to provide competition in one or more races. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 505, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2006.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

thoroughbred racingquarter horse racingArabian racingAppaloosa racingparimutuel wagering

Related Statutes

  • § 19531 Racing Week Allocations
  • § 19546 Mixed Breed Horse Racing
  • § 19549.12 Fair Racing Meeting Allocation
  • § 19549.7 Quarter Horse Racing Allocation
  • § 19569 Quarter Horse Racing Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19540.
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