Cal. Business and Professions Code § 19401 : California Business And Professions Code — Special Business Regulations — Horse Racing — General Provisions And Definitions — Intent of chapter Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session The intent of this chapter is to allow parimutuel wagering on horse races, while: (a) Assuring protection of the public. (b) Encouraging agriculture and the breeding of horses in this state. (c) Providing for maximum expansion of horse racing opportunities in the public interest. (d) Providing uniformity of regulation for each type of horse racing. Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 19401 Amended by Stats 2010 ch 272 (AB 2792),s 1, eff. 1/1/2011. Amended by Stats 2010 ch 127 (SB 1486),s 1, eff. 1/1/2011.