Bare Act
The Bombay Race Courses Licensing Act, 1912
General19588 sections
The Bombay Race-courses Licensing Act, 1912, is a regulatory statute designed to govern horse racing activities within the state. It mandates that no horse race can be held unless the race-course is officially licensed by the State Government. The Act empowers the government to set specific conditions for these licenses, including fees, prize stakes, and the regulation of bookmakers. It imposes penalties on owners, participants, and licensees who violate these rules or operate without proper authorization. By establishing a clear licensing framework, the Act ensures that horse racing is conducted under state supervision, maintaining order and accountability in this sector.
- 1. Short title and extent
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Prohibition against horse-racing on unlicensed race-courses
- 4. Application for licence for horse-racing
- 5. Government] may at any time cancel any licence granted under this section in the event of any breach of the conditions subject to which it was granted.
- 6. Penalty for owner, etc., allowing racing in unlicensed place
- 8. Cognizance of offences under this Act
- 9. Exemptions
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