On Nov 7, 2018, at 8:36 AM, AKC Government Relations <doglaw@xxxxxxx> wrote:
November 7, 2018
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/government-relations-blogs/florida-amendment-13-ban-greyhound-racing-connection-wagering-passes-no-impact-akc-events-expected/
Yesterday, Florida voters approved a new state constitutional amendment that
will phase out commercial dog racing in the state in connection with wagering
by 2020. The amendment passed with 69% of voters supporting the amendment.
The amendment provides that after December 31, 2020, a person authorized to
conduct gaming or pari-mutual operations may not race greyhounds or any other
dog in connection with any wager for money (or any other thing of value) on the
outcome of a live dog race occurring in Florida. The new amendment only applies
to those who are approved by the state to conduct racing operations related to
gambling.
Some Florida AKC dog owners, exhibitors, and competitors have expressed
concerns that the provisions of this measure include or could be expanded to
AKC events unrelated to wagering. Amendment 13 does not affect AKC events or
lure coursing competitions or events. AKC-sanctioned events do not allow
wagering and are not subject or conducted pursuant to those laws. Prizes
received for placements in competitive events are not the proceeds of a wager.
Click here for AKC's September 2018 post on the proposal, which includes the
amendment's text.
AKC's Government Relations (AKC GR) Department is happy to provide additional
information on this amendment. Please contact AKC GR at 919-816-3720 or
doglaw@xxxxxxx with questions about this informational alert.
Stormy Hope
NAIATrust, Trustee
NAIATrust-CA on Facebook!
GSDCA Legislative Liaison to AKC
California Responsible Pet Owners
SC Kennel Owners and Breeders
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