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MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 2 - State Racing Commission|Section 11-209 - General Powers of Commission

    (a)    Besides its other powers under this title, the Commission has the powers necessary or proper to carry out fully all the purposes of this title.    (b)    (1)    The jurisdiction, supervision, powers, and duties of the Commission extend to each person who holds racing for a purse, reward, or stake.        (2)    In exercising the jurisdiction, supervision, powers, and duties of the Commission under this title, the Commission shall consider, in addition to any other factor the Commission considers important, the health, safety, and welfare of horses engaged in racing and training at tracks and training facilities in the State.    (c)    (1)    The Commission shall establish an Equine Health, Safety, and Welfare Advisory Committee.        (2)    The Executive Director of the Commission shall appoint a member of the Commission to chair the Advisory Committee.        (3)    The Advisory Committee consists of the following members:            (i)    three members of the Commission, appointed by the Executive Director of the Commission;            (ii)    one representative of each racing licensee;            (iii)    one representative of the horsemen, appointed by an organization that represents the horsemen;            (iv)    one representative of the horse breeders, appointed by an organization that represents the horse breeders;            (v)    the Commission’s Equine Medical Director;            (vi)    a veterinarian licensed in the State; and            (vii)    any other individual with expertise in equine or racing industries that the Executive Director of the Commission appoints.        (4)    The Executive Director of the Commission shall determine the time and location of Advisory Committee meetings.        (5)    The Advisory Committee shall serve as an advisory body to the Commission on matters related to the health, safety, and welfare of horses engaged in racing and training at tracks and training facilities in the State.        (6)    The Chairman of the Advisory Committee shall report regularly to the Commission on the activities of the Advisory Committee, including any recommendations for changes to rules, regulations, laws, or other conditions of racing.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 2 - State Racing Commission|Section 11-210 - Regulatory Power of Commission

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may:        (1)    adopt regulations and conditions to govern racing and betting on racing in the State; and        (2)    approve or disapprove:            (i)    prices that a licensee may set for admission to a race, a service performed, or an article sold at a track; and            (ii)    the size of the purse, reward, or stake to be offered at a race.    (b)    The Commission may not adopt regulations that allow:        (1)    racing a breed of horse not now authorized by law; or        (2)    holding currently unauthorized:            (i)    intertrack betting;            (ii)    off-track betting; or            (iii)    telephone betting other than telephone account betting.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 2 - State Racing Commission|Section 11-211 - Powers to Investigate, Remove Employees and Officials, and Require Record Keeping

    (a)    The Commission may:        (1)    enter or investigate the office, track, or place of business of a licensee to ensure that the regulations of the Commission are strictly complied with; and        (2)    place an expert accountant or other individual in the office, track, or place of business of a licensee and require that the licensee pay the salary and expenses of the expert accountant or other individual.    (b)    The Commission may require that an employee or official of the licensee be removed from the job.    (c)    The Commission may require that a licensee keep financial records in the way that the Commission determines.    (d)    The Commission may administer oaths.    (e)    The Commission may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or to produce evidence.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 2 - State Racing Commission|Section 11-212 - Testing Laboratory

    (a)    The Commission may maintain a testing laboratory and have tests done elsewhere.    (b)    (1)    Each licensee shall pay a fraction of the yearly costs of the testing laboratory and of the tests done elsewhere.        (2)    The numerator of the fraction shall be the number of racing days with pari-mutuel betting privileges that the licensee holds during the year.        (3)    The denominator of the fraction shall be the whole number of racing days with pari-mutuel betting privileges held in the State during the year.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 2 - State Racing Commission|Section 11-213 - Annual Report

    (a)    On or before September 15 of each year, the Commission shall submit a report to the Secretary and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Legislative Policy Committee about the preceding calendar year.    (b)    Each report shall include:        (1)    a statement of receipts and disbursements of the Commission;        (2)    a summary of major events that occurred the preceding year that affected horse racing in the State, including any significant changes at tracks in the region as well as a discussion of legislative initiatives in the State;        (3)    a 5–year assessment of each track regarding:            (i)    attendance;            (ii)    purse distributions;            (iii)    live racing days that are allocated and used;            (iv)    betting on live racing that is held at that track broken down by the following categories:                1.    betting conducted at the live track;                2.    betting conducted at other Maryland tracks;                3.    betting conducted at satellite simulcast facilities in the State; and                4.    betting conducted through out–of–state satellite simulcasting;            (v)    betting that is conducted at the live track on races simulcast from other tracks in the State; and            (vi)    betting that is conducted at the live track on races simulcast from out–of–state tracks;        (4)    information on all simulcast betting at satellite simulcast facilities in the State, including information on how much is wagered on in–State races and how much is bet on out–of–state races;        (5)    information on all simulcast betting that is conducted out of state on races being run live in this State;        (6)    to the extent available, information on the breeding industry in the State, including:            (i)    the number of breeders in the State;            (ii)    the number of foals registered in the State;            (iii)    the average sales prices of foals; and            (iv)    any other information pertaining to the regional and national ranking of the State for breeding;        (7)    all other information that is currently provided by the Commission in its annual report;        (8)    additional information on satellite simulcast facilities, as required under § 11–831 of this title;        (9)    a summary of the activities of the Equine Health, Safety, and Welfare Advisory Committee and any recommendations by the Commission for changes to State law necessary for the enhancement of the health, safety, or welfare of horses engaged in racing and training at tracks and training facilities in the State; and        (10)    any other information that is useful in explaining the financial viability of horse racing in the State and any recommendations to improve the industry.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-214 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 2 - State Racing Commission|Section 11-214 - Authority of Secretary

    The Commission exercises its powers and performs its duties subject to the authority of the Secretary.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-301 - "Beneficial Ownership" Defined

    In this subtitle, “beneficial ownership” includes:         (1)    record ownership;        (2)    stock or other ownership in an entity in a chain of parent and subsidiary or affiliated entities, any 1 of which participates in the capital or profits of a licensee, regardless of the percentage of ownership involved;        (3)    an interest that entitles a person to benefits substantially equivalent to ownership by an agreement, relationship, or other arrangement even though the person is not an owner of record; and        (4)    unless there are special circumstances, ownership of a security by a relative of an individual who lives in the home of the individual.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-302 - License Required

    A person must have an appropriate license whenever the person holds a race meeting in the State where pari-mutuel betting is allowed or a purse, reward, or stake is offered.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-303 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    An applicant for a license shall submit to the executive director of the Commission an application:        (1)    in the form that the Commission requires; and        (2)    on or before a day that the Commission sets.    (b)    The application shall state:        (1)    the dates of the race meetings desired;        (2)    the maximum number of racing days desired; and        (3)    any other information that the Commission requires.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-304 - Issuance of License

    (a)    The Commission shall issue a license to each applicant who:        (1)    is awarded racing days in a race meeting; and        (2)    pays the appropriate license fee.    (b)    A license shall state:        (1)    the dates of the race meeting awarded;        (2)    the total number of racing days awarded; and        (3)    the kind of racing to be held.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-305 - Controls on Licensees

    A licensee is subject to all rights, regulations, and conditions that the Commission sets for the calendar year in which a race meeting of the licensee is held.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-306 - No Right of Ownership in Racing Day

    An award of a racing day to a licensee gives the licensee a license for the racing day, but it does not give the licensee an ownership right in the racing day.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-307 - Return of Fees; Award of Replacement Days

    (a)    (1)    On request of a licensee, the Commission may return to the licensee a fee paid for racing on a day when the licensee fails to hold racing if:            (i)    on that day, racing is impossible, impracticable, or inadvisable;            (ii)    the licensee is not in default; and            (iii)    the reason for the lack of racing is beyond the control of the licensee.        (2)    The decision of the Commission is final.    (b)    If a licensee does not hold racing on the full number of its authorized racing days because of bad weather conditions, the Commission may award to the licensee replacement races or racing days.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-308 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds; Penalty

    (a)    Subject to the hearing provisions of §§ 11-309 and 11-310 of this subtitle, the Commission may deny a license to an applicant or discipline a licensee in accordance with this section.    (b)    The Commission may deny a license to any applicant for any reason that the Commission considers sufficient.    (c)    (1)    The Commission may reprimand any licensee or suspend or revoke a license if the licensee violates:            (i)    this title;            (ii)    a regulation adopted under this title; or            (iii)    a condition set by the Commission.        (2)    The Commission shall suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee fails to:            (i)    keep records and make reports of ownership of stock that are required under § 11-314 of this subtitle; or            (ii)    make a reasonable effort to get affidavits required under § 11-314(b) and (c) of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    The Commission may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each racing day that the licensee is in violation of subsection (c) of this section:            (i)    instead of suspending or revoking a license under subsection (c)(1) of this section; and            (ii)    in addition to suspending or revoking a license under subsection (c)(2) of this section.        (2)    To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall consider:            (i)    the seriousness of the violation;            (ii)    the harm caused by the violation; and            (iii)    the good faith or lack of good faith of the licensee.        (3)    A penalty imposed on a licensee shall be paid from the licensee’s share of the takeout.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-309 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Commission takes any final action under § 11-308 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission or, as provided under § 11-310 of this subtitle, a hearing committee.    (b)    The Commission shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Commission may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-310 - Racing Commission Hearing Committee

    (a)    The Commission may delegate to a hearing committee of at least 3 of its members the power to hold adjudicatory proceedings under this title, including evidentiary hearings.    (b)    (1)    A unanimous decision by the hearing committee is binding and is a final decision of the Commission.        (2)    If the decision of the hearing committee is not unanimous, a de novo hearing shall be conducted by the Commission.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-311 - Judicial Review

    A party to a proceeding before the Commission who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Commission in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-313 - Financial Disclosure by Licensees

    (a)    The Commission shall require a licensee, and each officer or stockholder of a licensee, to disclose to the Commission each financial interest that the person has in racing.    (b)    On or before the 90th day following the end of a licensee’s fiscal year, the licensee shall submit to the Commission in the form that the Commission requires:        (1)    an itemized statement under oath for the preceding fiscal year of receipts from all sources and of all expenses and disbursements, including salaries of officers, attorney fees, and lobbying expenses; and        (2)    a certified audit by a certified public accountant of the financial records of the licensee for the preceding fiscal year.    (c)    The audited statements of all licensees shall be sent to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-314 - Beneficial Ownership

    (a)    The Commission shall require each licensee to keep records that show the beneficial ownership of the stock of the licensee, whether or not the beneficial ownership is registered or stated on the stock.    (b)    (1)    The Commission shall require a licensee at least once each calendar year to get by written request an affidavit from each owner of record of the licensee.        (2)    The affidavit shall state, to the best of the affiant’s knowledge, information, and belief:            (i)    whether a person other than the affiant has a right of beneficial ownership in the stock held in the name of the affiant;            (ii)    the name and address of any other person who has a right of beneficial ownership; and            (iii)    the amount and nature of the beneficial ownership.    (c)    (1)    If a licensee learns that a person, other than a record owner of stock in a licensee, has a beneficial ownership interest in stock of the licensee, the licensee promptly shall request in writing that the person submit an affidavit within 60 days to the licensee.        (2)    The affidavit shall state to the best of the affiant’s knowledge, information, and belief:            (i)    whether the affiant has a right of beneficial ownership in the stock of the licensee that is described in the notice;            (ii)    the amount and nature of the beneficial ownership;            (iii)    whether a person other than the affiant and the record owner has a right of ownership of any kind in that stock of the licensee; and            (iv)    the amount and nature of the ownership of that stock by a person other than the affiant and the record owner.    (d)    Notwithstanding the affidavit requirements of this section, the Commission may excuse the reporting of beneficial ownership that is less than 2% of the licensee.    (e)    (1)    A licensee shall submit the beneficial ownership records and affidavits required under this section to the Commission at least once each year and at any other time that the Commission requires.        (2)    A licensee shall report promptly to the Commission each change in beneficial ownership.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-315 - Disclosure Statements to Be Signed Under Oath

    A statement required to be submitted to the Commission under § 11-313 or § 11-314 of this subtitle shall be under oath and signed by each officer of the corporate licensee or by the owner or each partner of an unincorporated licensee.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-316 - Background Review of Prospective Buyers

    (a)    Before a prospective buyer buys a majority controlling interest in a licensee, the Commission shall review the personal and financial background of the prospective buyer.    (b)    (1)    The Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.        (2)    The regulations shall:            (i)    require a personal and financial background check of the prospective buyer;            (ii)    specify a period of time to review the required personal and financial information before a purchase or transfer of racing days is made; and            (iii)    require that notice and an invitation to comment be given to the Legislative Policy Committee at least 15 days before final approval of a purchase or transfer of racing days resulting from a purchase.        (3)    The background check shall include:            (i)    a review by a certified public accountant of certified financial statements, including contingent or pledged liabilities, sufficient to determine the ability of the prospective buyer to buy and maintain the licensee;            (ii)    an income statement for the most recent year;            (iii)    a statement of financial and related records of any person in which the prospective buyer has at least a majority interest;            (iv)    a disclosure of each financial interest in racing;            (v)    a disclosure of each person who will have beneficial ownership of the licensee as a result of the purchase;            (vi)    a criminal history records check under § 11-312 of this subtitle; and            (vii)    a character review.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-317 - Transfers

    Before a license or racing days may be transferred to a buyer or a lessee of a track:         (1)    the Legislative Policy Committee shall have been notified at least 15 days before the transfer;        (2)    the Legislative Policy Committee, if it has chosen to do so, shall have provided comment to the Commission about the transfer; and        (3)    the transfer shall have been approved by the Commission.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Responsibilities of Licensees|Section 11-318 - Approval Required for Agreements and Improvements

    The Commission may require a licensee to get its approval before the licensee:         (1)    contracts to pay money;        (2)    sets a salary, fee, or compensation to be paid; or        (3)    builds, extends, or improves a track or structure on property that the licensee owns or leases.