313.665. Pari-mutuel wagering or prizes given by charities not deemed gambling, when — not grounds for denial of liquor or beer licenses.
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313.665. Pari-mutuel wagering or prizes given by charities not deemed gambling, when — not grounds for denial of liquor or beer licenses. — 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, pari-mutuel wagering on horses at licensed tracks shall not be considered to be "gambling" as that term is used in any law or regulation.
2. Pari-mutuel wagering conducted in accordance with the provisions of sections 313.500 to 313.710 shall not constitute a valid reason to refuse to issue or renew or to revoke or suspend any license or permit issued under the provisions of chapter 311 .
3. The giving of door prizes or other gifts by lot or chance after payment of a price by members or guests of a charitable organization which has obtained an exemption from payment of federal income taxes as provided in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, shall not constitute a valid reason to refuse to issue or renew or to revoke or suspend any license or permit issued under the provisions of chapter 311 .
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(L. 1987 S.B. 384, A.L. 2009 H.B. 132)