Opn. No.

HON. WILLIAM G. BARRY Chairman, New York State Racing and Wagering Board

This is in reply to your Counsel, John Van Lindt's request for my opinion concerning the application of section 8052 of the Unconsolidated Laws, in relation to public school teachers being licensed as participants and employed at facilities conducting pari-mutuel racing.

Paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 8052 prohibits public officers and employees and party officers from holding any license from the state racing comission or the state harness racing commission.

Paragraph (c) of that subdivision prohibits public…