Montana Code Annotated 1995

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     23-4-302. Distribution of deposits -- breakage. (1) Each licensee conducting the parimutuel system shall distribute all sums deposited in any pool to the winner thereof, less an amount which in the case of exotic wagering on races shall not exceed 25% and in all other races shall not exceed 20% of the total deposits plus the odd cents of all redistribution to be based on each dollar deposited exceeding a sum equal to the next lowest multiple of 10, known as "breakage".
     (2) Each licensee conducting the parimutuel system for a simulcast race meet shall distribute all sums deposited with the licensee in any pool for such simulcast race meet, less an amount which in the case of exotic wagering on such races shall not exceed 25% and in all other such races shall not exceed 20% of the total deposits plus the odd cents of all redistribution to be based on each dollar deposited exceeding a sum equal to the next lowest multiple of 10, known as "breakage".
     (3) Each licensee conducting a parimutuel system for a simulcast race meet shall deduct 1% of its total parimutuel handle of the simulcast facility and give it to the local fair board. The money must be used to operate or enhance the county fairgrounds facility.

     History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 196, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 62-512; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 563, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 557, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 516, L. 1991.

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