dog racing; simulcast wagering; prohibition

This bill updates Arizona's horse and harness racing regulations by repealing an outdated statute and amending the rules for scheduling races, race counts, and charity events. It maintains the existing prohibition on live dog racing while extending the ban on simulcast dog racing within the state until December 31, 2028, and banning simulcasts of out-of-state dog races after June 30, 2024. The law includes specific exceptions for nonprofit lure coursing events and allows certain long-time racetracks in smaller counties to continue offering advance deposit wagering without hosting live races. Additionally, the changes apply retroactively to June 30, 2024, ensuring that the new restrictions are enforced from that date forward.