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CHAPTER 127

(S. B. No. 92—Sathre)

RACING ANIMALS FOR WAGER

An Act to Amend and Re-enact Section 9688, of the Compiled Laws of North Dakota for 1913, Relating to the Racing of Animals for Wager.

Be It Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota:

§ 1. Amendment.] That Section 9688 of the Compiled Laws of North Dakota for 1913 be amended and re-enacted as follows:

§ 9688. All racing or trial for speed between horses or animals for any bet, stake or reward, except such as is allowed by special laws, is a common nuisance, and every person acting or aiding therein, or making or being interested in any such bet, stake or reward, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and in addition to the penalty prescribed therefor, he forfeits all title or interest in any animal used with his privity in such race or trial of speed, and in any sum of money or other property betted or staked upon the result thereof; provided, that this Section does not apply to racing or trials of speed between horses or other animals conducted under the management of State or county Fair Associations for prizes offered by such Associations, or at any picnic or public celebration.

§ 2. Emergency.) This act is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and approval.

Approved February 10, 1927.

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CHAPTER 128

(S. B. No. 153-Eastgate)

FALSE READING BABCOCK TEST OF BUTTERFAT, ETC.

An Act to Amend and Re-enact Section 2854 of the Supplement to the Compiled Laws, 1913.

Be It Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota:

§ 1. That Section 2854 of the Supplement to the Compiled Laws, 1913 be amended and re-enacted to read as follows:

§ 2854. False Reading Unlawful.] It shall be unlawful for the owner, manager, agent or employee of any factory, station,