Voter approval of pari-mutuel wagering at horse racing meetings or satellite facilities; when required

Sec. 1.5. (a) This section applies only if a local public question is required under section 2, 2.5, or 2.7 of this chapter. (b) This section does not apply to either of the following: (1) A permit holder who satisfies all of the following: (A) The permit holder was issued a permit before January 2, 1996. (B) The permit holder conducted live racing before January 2, 1996. (C) The permit holder is currently operating under the permit. (2) A person who satisfies all of the following: (A) The person was issued a satellite facility license before January 2, 1996. (B) The person operated a satellite facility before January 2, 1996. (C) The person is currently operating the satellite facility under the license. (c) In addition to the requirements of section 1 of this chapter, a person may not conduct or assist in conducting a horse racing meeting in which the pari-mutuel system of wagering is permitted unless the voters of the county in which the races are to be conducted have approved conducting a horse racing meeting using the pari-mutuel system of wagering in the county. (d) In addition to the requirements of section 1.3 of this chapter, a person may not operate under a satellite facility license unless the voters of the county in which the satellite facility will be operated have approved the operation of a satellite facility in the county.