4-36-102 - Legislative intent.
4-36-102. Legislative intent.
It is the intention and policy of the general assembly to encourage legitimate occupations, and legitimate sporting events with pari-mutuel wagering in this state in a manner consistent with the health, safety and welfare of the people. To further this policy, the intent of this chapter is to vest the Tennessee racing commission with plenary power to control and regulate racing in Tennessee, with full recognition of the statement that racing is a privilege and is not a right. In keeping with this policy, the racing commission shall maintain racing events with the appearance and the fact of complete honesty and the highest integrity.
[Acts 1987, ch. 311, § 2.]