Sec. 2. The general assembly declares that it is essential for minority and women’s business enterprises to have the opportunity for full participation in the racetrack industry if minority and women’s business enterprises are to obtain social and economic parity and if the economies of the cities, towns, and counties in which gambling games are operated at racetracks are to be stimulated as contemplated by this article.

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.255-2015, SEC.56.