Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

44B.   Broadcasting arrangement

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    (1)   A racecourse operator or betting provider may broadcast a horse race, sport or other activities or enter into broadcasting arrangements or commercial arrangements.

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    (2)   A person shall not broadcast a horse race unless a racecourse operator has given prior approval in writing to the broadcasting arrangement.

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    (3)   A racecourse operator or a betting provider may authorize and appoint another person to negotiate and enter into a broadcasting arrangement on its behalf.

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    (4)   For the avoidance of doubt, this section has no effect on ownership of broadcasting rights.

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    (5)   A person who contravenes subsection (2) commits an offence and on summary conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding $250,000.

(Inserted by Act 18 of 2018 and substituted by Act 24 of 2019)