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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-C. Common pari-mutuel pools

§275-C. Common pari-mutuel pools
1.  Authority.
A person authorized to sell pari-mutuel pools on horse racing may sell common pari-mutuel pools for simulcast races. The sale must be conducted within the enclosure of the licensee's racetrack, at the licensee's slot machine facilities licensed pursuant to section 1011, at the licensee's off-track betting facility or at a facility approved by the commission in accordance with section 275‑B, subsection 3.
[PL 2021, c. 406, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Payments to agricultural fairs conducting live racing.
A commercial track located within a 35-mile radius of an agricultural fair track may not present a simulcast on a day when the commercial track is not conducting live racing and the agricultural fair track is conducting live racing unless the commercial track pays the agricultural fair track 2% of the wagers made at the commercial track at the time live racing is being conducted at the agricultural fair track and 1% of the wagers on the other races conducted on a day when live racing is being conducted at the agricultural fair track.
[PL 1997, c. 390, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Required to carry races originating in the State.
If live racing being conducted in this State is available for simulcast, a licensee conducting simulcasting under this section shall provide broadcasts originating in the State on monitors in the facility, as required by rule of the commission. The rules adopted by the commission that are required pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
[PL 1997, c. 390, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 388, §8 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 390, §1 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 142, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 406, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-E. Limit on total commission

§275-E. Limit on total commission
1.  Commissions.
Except as provided in subsection 2, the total commission on pools of regular wagers is 18% of each dollar wagered and the total commission on pools of exotic wagers is 26% of each dollar wagered, plus the odd cents of all redistribution to be based on each dollar wagered, whether regular wagers or exotic wagers, exceeding a sum equal to the next lowest multiple of 10, known as "breakage," which must be retained by the licensee. Notwithstanding anything in this chapter to the contrary, the minimum payoff on a winning show wager must be 5% above the amount wagered.
[PL 2001, c. 300, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Commissions on interstate common pools.
The total commission on interstate common pari-mutuel pools may not exceed the amount established by the laws of the state in which the wager is being pooled. In the event of a minus pool, the licensee shall pay the amount established by the laws of the state in which the race is held.
[PL 1993, c. 388, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 388, §8 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 300, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-F. Amounts payable to the Stipend Fund (REPEALED)

§275-F. Amounts payable to the Stipend Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 388, §8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 408, §§8-10 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-G. Amounts payable to Sire Stakes Fund (REPEALED)

§275-G. Amounts payable to Sire Stakes Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 388, §8 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 528, §26 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-H. Amounts payable to General Fund (REPEALED)

§275-H. Amounts payable to General Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 388, §8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 408, §11 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-I. Amounts payable to supplement purses (REPEALED)

§275-I. Amounts payable to supplement purses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1993, c. 2, §7 (COR). PL 1993, c. 388, §8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 646, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 408, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 474, §4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 474, §6 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 528, §28 (RP). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-J. Amounts payable to or retained by racetracks (REPEALED)

§275-J. Amounts payable to or retained by racetracks
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 388, §8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 646, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 408, §13 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §29 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-K. Amounts retained by off-track betting facility (REPEALED)

§275-K. Amounts retained by off-track betting facility
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 388, §8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 707, §U1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §30 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-L. Amounts deposited in Harness Racing Promotional Fund (REPEALED)

§275-L. Amounts deposited in Harness Racing Promotional Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 388, §8 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 528, §31 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-M. Amounts payable to the State Harness Racing Commission (REPEALED)

§275-M. Amounts payable to the State Harness Racing Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 707, §U2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 528, §32 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-N. Limitations on off-track betting facilities

§275-N. Limitations on off-track betting facilities
The commission may allow interstate simulcasting and license any off-track betting facility regardless of the number of race dates that were conducted in the State for any calendar year. Interstate simulcasting always must be allowed at any commercial track.   [PL 2017, c. 231, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 707, §U2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 408, §14 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 528, §33 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 568, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 320, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 567, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 401, §14 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 200, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 231, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §275-O. Reduced payments

§275-O. Reduced payments
1.  Eligible licensees.
This section grants reduced payments to licensees of off-track betting facilities that were licensed and open for business before April 1, 2000 and that have a market area, as described in section 275‑D, subsection 4, with a population of less than 50,000.
[PL 1999, c. 421, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Reduced payments formula.
For an off-track betting licensee that meets the conditions described in subsection 1, the reduction in payments due are calculated as follows.
A. For the first $40,000 of all wagers into commingled pools on interstate simulcast races in any calendar week, the amounts payable by the licensee are 20% of the amounts prescribed by the sections listed in subsection 3.   [PL 1995, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
B. For all wagers totaling over $40,000 and $80,000 or under into commingled pools on interstate simulcast races in any calendar week, the amounts payable by the licensee are 60% of the amounts prescribed by the sections listed in subsection 3.   [PL 1995, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
C. For all wagers totaling over $80,000 into commingled pools on interstate simulcast races in any calendar week, the amounts payable by the licensee are 100% of the amounts prescribed by the sections listed in subsection 3.   [PL 1995, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1995, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Reduced payments.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the amounts payable to the Treasurer of State or to the State Harness Racing Commission are reduced, as prescribed in subsection 2, for the following:
A. Section 286, subsection 5, paragraph A, subparagraph (3) and paragraph B, subparagraph (3);   [PL 1997, c. 528, §34 (AMD).]
B. Section 286, subsection 5, paragraph A, subparagraph (2) and paragraph B, subparagraph (2);   [PL 1997, c. 528, §34 (AMD).]
C. Section 286, subsection 4, paragraph A, subparagraph (4) and paragraph B, subparagraph (4);   [PL 1997, c. 528, §35 (AMD).]
D. Section 286, subsection 5, paragraph A, subparagraph (5) and paragraph B, subparagraph (5); and   [PL 1997, c. 528, §35 (AMD).]
E. Section 286, subsection 4, paragraph A, subparagraph (7) and paragraph B, subparagraph (7).   [PL 1997, c. 528, §36 (AMD).]
[PL 1997, c. 528, §§34-36 (AMD).]
4.  Retention of commission.
Any amount not required to be paid to the Treasurer of State or the State Harness Racing Commission as a result of this section is added to the amount retained by the off-track betting parlor under section 286, subsection 4, paragraph A, subparagraph (6) and paragraph B, subparagraph (6).
[PL 1997, c. 528, §37 (AMD).]
5.  Repeal.
[PL 1995, c. 677, §3 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 403, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 677, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §§34-37 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 542, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 421, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §276. Payments

§276. Payments
The payment under section 287 must be made not later than 7 days after each race and must be accompanied by a report under oath showing the total of all contributions to pari-mutuel pools covered by the report and other information the department may require.   [PL 1997, c. 528, §38 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 388, §9 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §38 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §276-A. Unclaimed ticket money

§276-A. Unclaimed ticket money
Upon the expiration of one year after the close of any harness horse race or race meet which has sold pari-mutuel tickets, any unclaimed pari-mutuel tickets outstanding shall no longer be valid and no claim for redemption shall be entertained by the commission or the racing association which conducted the race or race meet.   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §79 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 526, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §A79 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §276-B. Commercial track ceases operation; entitled to funds

§276-B. Commercial track ceases operation; entitled to funds
Other than funds used exclusively to pay harness racing purses, a commercial track that ceases operation is entitled to distribution of all funds maintained by the State under this chapter based on the number of race days conducted by that commercial track up to and including the final race date conducted by that commercial track. Payments due from a commercial track that ceases operation to any in-state commercial track, agricultural fair or off-track wagering licensee must be made from the funds under this section prior to distribution to the commercial track that has ceased operation.   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 490, §4 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 231, §19 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §277. Records

§277. Records
Every person, association or corporation conducting a race or race meet under the provisions of this chapter shall so keep its books and records as to clearly show all financial transactions related to sections 281, 298, 299 and 300, which books and records are subject to audit at any time by the department or the Office of the State Auditor.   [PL 2017, c. 231, §20 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV). PL 2017, c. 231, §20 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §278. Minors

§278. Minors
A minor, whether attending a race or employed in any manner on or about a racetrack, may not be permitted to participate in any pari-mutuel pool or be admitted to any pari-mutuel sales area.   [PL 2023, c. 51, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 51, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §279. Supervision; investigations

§279. Supervision; investigations
The commission may regulate the making of pari-mutuel pools and the distribution from pari-mutuel pools. The department may supervise and check the making of pari-mutuel pools and the distribution from pari-mutuel pools. The department may investigate as to the direct and indirect ownership and control of any licensee, and any expense incurred by the department in so doing is at the expense of such licensee or of the applicant for a license. The commission may regulate all medication administered to horses entered to race. The department may supervise the administration of medication to horses entered to a race. Supervision includes taking such specimens of body fluids as are considered proper and necessary by an employee of the department who must be a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine within the State.   [PL 1997, c. 528, §39 (AMD).]
The department may investigate any suspected violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. In connection with any such investigation, the department may conduct hearings, subpoena and examine under oath all persons, associations and corporations whose activities are subject to the jurisdiction of the department or from whom the department may need information in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, and their officers, agents and representatives, together with their records, books and accounts. The executive director may sign subpoenas and administer oaths to witnesses.   [PL 1997, c. 528, §39 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 526, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 444, §5 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §39 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §279-A. Licenses, rules and regulations for participating in racing

§279-A. Licenses, rules and regulations for participating in racing
For the purpose of enabling the commission to exercise and maintain a proper control over racing conducted under this chapter, the commission may adopt rules for the licensing, with or without fee in the discretion of the commission, of owners, trainers, drivers, grooms and all other persons participating in harness racing, including pari-mutuel employees and race officials. The commission may issue conditional licenses to owners, trainers, drivers, grooms and all other persons participating in harness racing, including pari-mutuel employees and race officials, if one or more criteria are not met as contained in the commission rules. A person issued a license as a trainer shall submit a horse for testing in accordance with section 279‑E.   [PL 2019, c. 283, §1 (AMD).]
The commission, in consultation with the department, shall set licensing and license renewal fees sufficient to carry out the administration and enforcement of the licensing program. These fees may not exceed $100 annually. The department shall provide public access to the harness racing statutes and rules.   [PL 2019, c. 283, §1 (AMD).]
The commission may adopt rules for the conduct on the race track and grounds of owners, trainers, drivers, grooms and all other persons participating in harness racing. The rules must be reasonably necessary for any one or more of the following purposes: to protect the wagering public, to protect the State's share of pari-mutuel pools, to protect the health and welfare of spectators and participating owners, trainers, drivers, grooms and all other persons participating in harness racing, including pari-mutuel employees and race officials, and to protect the health and welfare of standardbred horses.   [PL 2019, c. 283, §1 (AMD).]
The commission may adopt rules establishing allowable levels of permitted medications carried in the body of a horse while participating in races licensed by the commission. In addition, the commission may adopt rules establishing prohibited substances that may not be present in the body of a horse while participating in races licensed by the commission.   [PL 2019, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]
The District Court Judge may revoke or suspend any license for violations of this chapter or the rules.   [PL 1991, c. 579, §13 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 212 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 303, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 35 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 579, §13 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 677, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §40 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 482, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 611, §6 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 283, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §279-B. Fines, suspensions and revocations

§279-B. Fines, suspensions and revocations
To enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules referred to in section 279‑A, the commission is authorized to establish a schedule for fines for each violation of this chapter or the rules. The commission is authorized to levy a fine, after notice and hearing, for each violation of this chapter or the rules.   [PL 2007, c. 611, §7 (AMD).]
The commission is further authorized to establish a schedule of suspensions of licenses and may levy suspensions for each violation of this chapter or the rules.   [PL 1991, c. 579, §14 (AMD).]
The commission is further authorized to disqualify a horse, and may require the return of any purse won by the horse, if it is found to have carried in its body either a prohibited substance or an exceedance of an allowable level of a permitted medication during any race licensed by the commission.   [PL 2019, c. 283, §2 (NEW).]
Any person aggrieved by any fine, disqualification, purse return or suspension imposed by the commission may seek judicial review pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.   [PL 2019, c. 283, §2 (AMD).]
1.  Delegation of authority to executive director.
[PL 1991, c. 579, §15 (NEW); MRSA T. 8 §279-B, sub-§1 (RP).]
2.  Delegation of authority to commission chair.
The commission may delegate to the chair, by rules adopted in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, its authority to levy fines, disqualifications, purse returns and suspensions for particular violations or classes of violations. The chair shall exercise this authority in a manner consistent with Title 5, chapter 375. Any person aggrieved by any fine, disqualification, purse return or suspension imposed by the chair may seek judicial review pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. This subsection takes effect on July 1, 1992.
[PL 2019, c. 283, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Consent agreements.
The commission may execute a consent agreement that resolves a complaint or investigation without further proceedings. A consent agreement may be entered into only with the consent of the licensee, the commission and the Department of the Attorney General. Any remedy, penalty, purse return or fine that is otherwise available by law may be achieved by consent agreement, including long-term suspension and permanent revocation of a license or registration. A consent agreement is not subject to review or appeal and may be modified only by a writing executed by all parties to the original consent agreement. A consent agreement is enforceable by an action in Superior Court.
[PL 2021, c. 596, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 215 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 303, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 52 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 623, §5-C (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §153 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 203, §3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §A22 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 579, §§14,15 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 611, §7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 283, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 596, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §279-C. Officials, judges and starters; powers and duties

§279-C. Officials, judges and starters; powers and duties
At all harness race meetings licensed by the commission in accordance with this chapter, qualified judges and starters, approved and licensed by the commission and employed by the licensee under section 271, shall enforce the rules and regulations of the commission as provided by sections 279‑A and 279‑B.   [PL 1975, c. 364 (NEW).]
Such officials shall render daily written reports of the activities and conduct of such race meeting and their decisions to the commission.   [PL 1975, c. 364 (NEW).]
Any person affected by the decision of such officials may request a hearing before the commission.   [PL 1975, c. 364 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 364 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §279-D. Insurance

§279-D. Insurance
Beginning January 1, 2004, applicants for an owner's license must provide proof of liability insurance on horses owned by the applicant in an amount not less than $300,000. Copies of that liability insurance coverage must accompany the application for an owner's license.   [PL 2003, c. 401, §15 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 401, §15 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §279-E. Trainers; duty to submit a horse for testing for use of prohibited substances

§279-E. Trainers; duty to submit a horse for testing for use of prohibited substances
Upon request of the commission, a person who signs an application for and receives a trainer's license in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under section 279‑A shall submit a horse trained by that licensee, qualified to race and identified by the commission for the purpose of obtaining a biological sample to test for the use of prohibited substances.   [PL 2017, c. 231, §21 (AMD).]
1.  Obtaining a sample.
Pursuant to this section, the commission may require a licensed trainer to:
A. Transport the horse to a designated site where a veterinarian employed by the commission or the department may obtain a biological sample; or   [PL 2017, c. 231, §21 (AMD).]
B. Allow a veterinarian employed by the commission or the department, or a veterinarian designated by the commission and accompanied by designated department personnel, access to the premises where the horse is kept for the purpose of obtaining a biological sample.   [PL 2017, c. 231, §21 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 231, §21 (AMD).]
2.  Rulemaking.
The commission shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for obtaining biological samples and ensuring a secure chain of custody for transporting the sample to a laboratory for testing. The rules must consider travel distances and costs associated with obtaining a sample when designating a testing site and may assess a fee to defray travel costs for the veterinarian and designated department personnel. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2017, c. 231, §21 (AMD).]
3.  Refusal.
Refusal to comply with the commission's directives for obtaining a sample under this section is a basis for suspension of a trainer's license.
[PL 2007, c. 611, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 611, §8 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 231, §21 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §280. Use of drugs or appliances; prearrangement of results; veterinarian

§280. Use of drugs or appliances; prearrangement of results; veterinarian
1.  Violation; interference with horse.
A person may not intentionally or knowingly:
A. Interfere with, tamper, injure, destroy, stimulate or depress by the use of narcotics, drugs, stimulants or appliances of any kind any horse used for the purpose of racing, whether that horse is the property of that person or another;   [PL 2007, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]
B. Attempt to violate paragraph A; or   [PL 2007, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]
C. Cause, instigate, counsel or in any way abet the violation of paragraph A.   [PL 2007, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 283, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Prearrange results of race; prohibited.
A person may not intentionally or knowingly influence or have any understanding, arrangement or collusion with any person associated with or interested in any stable, horse, track or race in which any horse participates to prearrange the results of such a race.
[PL 2007, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a Class C crime.   [PL 2007, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]
B. The owner of any horse that is found to have violated this section must be denied any part of the purse offered for a race in which that horse participated, and the purse must be distributed as in the case of a disqualification. If the owner of a horse is convicted of violating this section, the court may bar the owner from racing any horses in the State for a period of one year from the date of conviction.   [PL 2019, c. 283, §4 (AMD).]
[PL 2019, c. 283, §4 (AMD).]
4.  Veterinarian; duties.
The department is authorized to employ a veterinarian. The duties of the veterinarian include the medical and physical examination and testing of horses to ensure compliance with the statutes and advising the department of any violation of the statutes.
[PL 2007, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Investigation by State Police.
The State Police may assist in investigating alleged violations of subsection 1 when:
A. The commission requests assistance; and   [PL 2007, c. 611, §9 (NEW).]
B. A sample submitted for testing under rules adopted pursuant to section 279‑A or 279‑E yields a positive test result.   [PL 2007, c. 611, §9 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 611, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 462 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 594, §16 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 677, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §41 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 244, §1 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 611, §9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 283, §§3, 4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §281. Standard-bred horses

§281. Standard-bred horses
The department shall encourage and promote the breeding of a strain of Maine Standardbreds and make provision to encourage donations of the same by licensees or others to persons or institutions within the State for breeding purposes.   [PL 1997, c. 528, §42 (AMD).]
The commission, by rule, may define a strain of Maine Standardbred, bred or owned in the State of Maine and registered with the department in its registry book. The commission is also authorized to establish necessary fees for horses and races in the establishment of a Maine Standardbred program, the funds from which must be administered by the department by deposit in a trust account entitled Sire Stakes Fund. The fund is a dedicated, nonlapsing fund and all revenues deposited in the fund remain in the fund and must be disbursed in accordance with this section. All disbursements from the fund must be for the purposes of supplementing purses, costs of administration, including assessments and advances withdrawn in accordance with section 267‑A, and any other appropriate expenses incurred by the department. A report must be submitted annually by the executive director to the commissioner setting forth an itemization of all deposits to and expenditures from the fund.   [PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §8 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §15 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 788, §31-A (AMD). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §42 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 482, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §15 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §281-A. Standardbred horses eligible for registration

§281-A. Standardbred horses eligible for registration
Notwithstanding section 281, a foal resulting from insemination may be registered as a Maine Standardbred if it is the offspring of a stallion registered with the department to stand at stud in the State for the breeding season during which the insemination took place and all other registration requirements are met.   [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. D, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 31, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 382, §D4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §281-B. Registration of stallions (REPEALED)

§281-B. Registration of stallions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 16, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 8 §281-B (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §282. Enforcement

§282. Enforcement
It is the duty of the Attorney General with the aid of the district attorneys of the several counties to enforce this chapter upon notification from the department of any violations of this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 528, §43 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 567, §20 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 528, §43 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §283. Reciprocal disciplinary action

§283. Reciprocal disciplinary action
The department shall obtain current listings from other jurisdictions of persons in harness racing occupations regulated by the commission who have been refused a license or who have had their license revoked or suspended. The commission shall refuse to license or shall suspend the license of any person whose license is currently refused, revoked or suspended in another jurisdiction.   [PL 2017, c. 231, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 579, §16 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 528, §44 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 482, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 401, §16 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 155, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 231, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §284. Harness Racing Promotional Board (REPEALED)

§284. Harness Racing Promotional Board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 388, §10 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 528, §45 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §285. Harness Racing Promotional Board (REPEALED)

§285. Harness Racing Promotional Board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 474, §5 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 474, §6 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 528, §47 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 735, §6 (RAL). PL 1997, c. 735, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 63, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 401, §17 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 371, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §285-A. Bargaining agent (REPEALED)

§285-A. Bargaining agent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 735, §6 (RAL). PL 1999, c. 482, §§6-8 (AMD). MRSA T. 8 §285-A, sub-§7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §285-B. Dispute resolution; exclusive bargaining agent and racetrack (REPEALED)

§285-B. Dispute resolution; exclusive bargaining agent and racetrack
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 482, §9 (NEW). MRSA T. 8 §285-B, sub-§5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §288. Payment to Sire Stakes Fund share

§288. Payment to Sire Stakes Fund share
Amounts calculated as Sire Stakes Fund share under section 286 must be paid to the Treasurer of State for deposit in the Sire Stakes Fund for use as provided in section 281.   [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §289. Payment to Stipend Fund share

§289. Payment to Stipend Fund share
1.  Initial distribution to Stipend Fund.
The Treasurer of State shall credit .189% of the commission on regular wagers made to interstate commingled pools, .402% of the commission on exotic wagers made to interstate commingled pools, 0.72% of the regular wagers made to all other pools and 0.49% of the exotic wagers made to all other pools to the Stipend Fund as provided in Title 7, section 86 and shall distribute the balance as provided in subsection 2.
[PL 2005, c. 563, §7 (AMD).]
2.  Extended meet account.
The Treasurer of State shall distribute the balance of the amount calculated as Stipend Fund share as follows.
A. The first $400,000 of the total amount, regardless of when actually collected, must be credited to the Stipend Fund as provided in Title 7, section 86.   [PL 2005, c. 563, §7 (AMD).]
B. From the balance of the total amount in excess of $400,000, regardless of when actually collected, 80% must be paid and returned no later than 30 days after the end of the calendar year to those persons, associations and corporations that during that calendar year conducted an extended meet pursuant to a license granted by the commission in section 271. This payment must be divided in the proportion that the contributions of regular and exotic wagers to pari-mutuel pools on live racing made or conducted at the extended meets of each racing licensee during that calendar year bear to the total contributions of regular and exotic wagers to pari-mutuel pools on live racing made or conducted at the extended meets of all racing licensees during that calendar year.
Licensees sharing in this distribution shall use 1/2 of the funds so received for the purpose of supplementing the purse money.   [PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW).]
C. The remaining 20% of the total amount in excess of $400,000 must be credited to the Stipend Fund as provided in Title 7, section 86.   [PL 2005, c. 563, §7 (AMD).]
[PL 2005, c. 563, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 563, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §290. Purse supplement

§290. Purse supplement
1.  Payment.
Amounts received pursuant to section 1218, subsection 1, paragraph C and amounts calculated as purse supplement share under section 286 must be paid to the commission for distribution as provided in subsection 2.
[PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Distribution.
On May 30th, September 30th and January 30th, amounts received under subsection 1 for distribution in accordance with this subsection must be divided among the licensees conducting live racing in the State. The amount of the payment made to a licensee is calculated by multiplying the amount of money available for distribution by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of race dates on which that licensee conducted live racing in any calendar year and the denominator of which is the total number of race dates on which all licensees conducted live racing in that year. Beginning January 30, 1997, the January 30th payment must be adjusted to reflect the dates when live racing was actually conducted during the previous year, not the dates granted.
[PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §291. Harness Racing Promotional Fund share

§291. Harness Racing Promotional Fund share
Amounts calculated as Harness Racing Promotional Fund share under section 286 must be paid to the Treasurer of State for deposit in the Harness Racing Promotional Fund for use as provided in section 299‑A.   [PL 2017, c. 371, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 371, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §292. Horsemen's purse share

§292. Horsemen's purse share
Amounts calculated as horsemen's purse share under section 286 must be retained by the licensee to supplement purse money at the track where the wager was placed, except that, for wagers placed at a racetrack in the State on a simulcast race conducted at another racetrack in the State, 1.512% of the regular wagers and 4.305% of the exotic wagers must be sent to the track in the State where the harness race was conducted.   [PL 2001, c. 300, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 300, §§2,3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §293. Track share

§293. Track share
Amounts calculated as track share under section 286 must be retained by the track where the wager was placed.   [PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §294. Off-track betting facility share

§294. Off-track betting facility share
1.  Payment.
Amounts calculated as off-track betting facility share under section 286 must be retained by the off-track betting facility where the wager was placed.
[PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW).]
2.  No restrictions.
This chapter does not prohibit an off-track betting facility from entering into a contract or otherwise arranging to share with any other person or entity a portion of the wagers to which it is entitled under this section.
[PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §295. Off-track betting facility simulcast fund share

§295. Off-track betting facility simulcast fund share
1.  Payment.
Amounts calculated as off-track betting facility simulcast fund share under section 286 must be paid to the commission for distribution as provided in subsection 2.
[RR 2009, c. 2, §7 (COR).]
2.  Distribution.
On May 30th, September 30th and within 30 days after the close of all off-track betting facilities for the year, amounts payable under subsection 1 for distribution in accordance with this subsection must be distributed to all commercial tracks that have provided simulcast transmission of live racing in the State on any date and to those agricultural fair associations that have provided simulcast transmission of live racing in the State on the dates assigned by the commissioner pursuant to Title 7, section 84. Distribution must be in the proportion that the amount of exotic wagers placed at off-track betting facilities on simulcast races from each licensee up to the last day of the preceding month bears to the total amount of exotic wagers at off-track betting facilities on races simulcast from all commercial racetracks and agricultural fair associations up to that date. The last payment of the calendar year must be adjusted to reflect each licensee's exotic wagers in proportion to the total of the exotic wagers at off-track betting facilities in that calendar year.
[PL 2005, c. 563, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 528, §46 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 567, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 563, §8 (AMD). RR 2009, c. 2, §7 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §296. Fund to supplement harness racing purses (REPEALED)

§296. Fund to supplement harness racing purses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2003, c. 1, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B4 (RP). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §297. Working capital advance (REPEALED)

§297. Working capital advance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2003, c. 1, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B4 (RP). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §299-A. Harness Racing Promotional Fund

§299-A. Harness Racing Promotional Fund
1.  Fund created.
The Harness Racing Promotional Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established to be used solely for the marketing and promotion of harness racing in the State. The fund consists of any money received through the commission on wagers pursuant to section 286 and any contributions, grants or appropriations from private and public sources. The fund, to be accounted for within the commission, must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not lapse but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. The fund may not be charged for indirect costs under a departmental indirect cost allocation plan.
[PL 2019, c. 626, §15 (AMD).]
2.  Expenditures.
The commission shall administer the fund consistent with the purposes of this section.
[PL 2017, c. 371, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 371, §5 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. U, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 626, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §300. Fund to Stabilize Off-track Betting Facilities

§300. Fund to Stabilize Off-track Betting Facilities
1.  Fund created.
The Fund to Stabilize Off-track Betting Facilities is established to provide revenues to those off-track betting facilities licensed and in operation as of December 31, 2003. The fund is a dedicated, nonlapsing fund. All revenues deposited in the fund remain in the fund and must be disbursed in accordance with this section, except that assessments and advances may be withdrawn in accordance with section 267‑A.
[PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §12 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §15 (AFF).]
2.  Distribution.
On May 30th, September 30th and January 30th, all amounts credited to the fund established by this section as of the last day of the preceding month and not distributed before that day must be distributed to each of Maine's off-track betting facilities licensed and in operation as of December 31, 2003. Distributions must be made in equal amounts to each off-track betting facility in operation as of the date of the distribution.
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §12 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §15 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 11: HARNESS RACING › 8 §300-A. Illegal wagering

§300-A. Illegal wagering
1.  Illegal wagering on horse races.
A person is liable for the damages specified in this section if that person accepts a wager from a person located within this State and:
A. A license is required under this chapter to accept the wager; and   [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]
B. The person who accepts the wager is not licensed to do so under this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. C, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Right of action.
A commercial licensee under section 271 may bring an action in Superior Court against a person who has accepted an illegal wager described in subsection 1. The court shall award damages to the prevailing plaintiff and the commission, as provided in subsection 4, in an amount equal to 25% of the monetary amount of illegal wagers accepted, including illegal wagers accepted as described in subsection 1, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
[PL 2005, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Punitive damages.
If a person accepting an illegal wager described in subsection 1 has been advised in writing of the provisions of this section either by the Attorney General or by a commercial track licensed under this chapter before accepting any such wager, then the person accepting the illegal wager, in addition to all other damages authorized under this section, is liable in an amount of up to 4 times the damages awarded under subsection 2 that the court determines are appropriate given the willfulness of the violation, any mitigating circumstances, any efforts by the person who accepted the wager to comply with Maine law, the need to deter acceptance of illegal wagers and all other relevant circumstances.
[PL 2005, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Distribution of damages.
Damages awarded under this section must be distributed as follows.
A. Reasonable costs of bringing the action, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, must be paid to the plaintiff.   [PL 2005, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
B. All other damages awarded must be paid to the commission. The commission shall distribute the damages it receives as follows:
(1) One fourth must be deposited to the extended meet account established under section 289, subsection 2;
(2) One fourth must be deposited to the fund to supplement harness racing purses established under section 298;
(3) One fourth must be deposited to the Fund to Encourage Racing at Maine's Commercial Tracks, established under section 299; and
(4) One fourth must be deposited to the Fund to Stabilize Off-track Betting Facilities, established under section 300.   [PL 2005, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 304, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 683, §C3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 12: GREYHOUND RACING › 8 §301. Prohibition

§301. Prohibition
A person may not hold, conduct or operate greyhound racing for public exhibition. A person may not transmit or receive interstate simulcasting of greyhound racing for commercial purposes.   [PL 1993, c. 44, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 44, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 12: GREYHOUND RACING › 8 §302. Penalty

§302. Penalty
A person who violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $7,500 payable to the State.   [PL 1993, c. 44, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 44, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 13: HORSE RACING (REPEALED) › 8 §321. Commission (REPEALED)

§321. Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §104 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §57 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A33 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 13: HORSE RACING (REPEALED) › 8 §323. Assistants (REPEALED)

§323. Assistants
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 585, §2 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B51 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A33 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 13: HORSE RACING (REPEALED) › 8 §326. Rules and regulations (REPEALED)

§326. Rules and regulations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 385 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A33 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 13: HORSE RACING (REPEALED) › 8 §329. Issuance of licenses (REPEALED)

§329. Issuance of licenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 218, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 470, §A12 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A33 (RP). PL 1987, c. 402, §A82 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §A36 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 13: HORSE RACING (REPEALED) › 8 §333. Pari-mutuel pools (REPEALED)

§333. Pari-mutuel pools
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 511, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 433, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A33 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 13: HORSE RACING (REPEALED) › 8 §341. Horse owner's license; fees; revocation (REPEALED)

§341. Horse owner's license; fees; revocation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A33 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 13: HORSE RACING (REPEALED) › 8 §342. Enforcement (REPEALED)

§342. Enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 541, §A80 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A33 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §350. State Lottery Bureau (REPEALED)

§350. State Lottery Bureau
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 785, §A86 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 819, §A8 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §351. State Lottery Commission (REPEALED)

§351. State Lottery Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 394, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §105 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 205 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §§58,59 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 72, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §352. Director of State Lotteries (REPEALED)

§352. Director of State Lotteries
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 394, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §106 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 72, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §353. Commission; powers and duties (REPEALED)

§353. Commission; powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 788, §32 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 394, §§3-4 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 158 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §154 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).