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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.306 - Racing Commissioner; Salary; Appointment of Deputy Commissioners and State Stewards as Special Deputies; Powers and Duties; Employment of Other Personnel; Record of Proceedings and Preservation of Documents; Annual Report.

431.306 Racing commissioner; salary; appointment of deputy commissioners and state stewards as special deputies; powers and duties; employment of other personnel; record of proceedings and preservation of documents; annual report.
Sec. 6.
(1) The racing commissioner shall receive an annual salary as appropriated by the legislature. The racing commissioner shall appoint 2 deputy commissioners and 3 state stewards of racing as special deputies for each licensed race meeting in the state. For the purpose of carrying out this act, the racing commissioner may delegate the performance of his or her duties to the deputy commissioners or special deputies. A deputy commissioner and state steward shall take the constitutional oath of office and may exercise any power granted by the rules of the racing commissioner promulgated pursuant to this act. A decision of a deputy commissioner or state steward may be appealed to the racing commissioner pursuant to the contested case provisions of the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The racing commissioner shall employ other personnel as necessary for the administration of this act within the limits of the appropriations made by the legislature and subject to civil service rules. The racing commissioner is entitled to the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in performing his or her duties prescribed in this act.
(2) The racing commissioner shall keep a record of all proceedings and preserve all books, maps, documents, and papers belonging to the racing commissioner or entrusted to the care of the office of racing commissioner.
(3) The racing commissioner shall make an annual report to the governor before April 15 for the immediately preceding calendar year, which report shall include a statement of the racing commissioner's receipts and disbursements and additional information and recommendations that the racing commissioner considers necessary or the governor requires.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.308a - Holder of Casino License; Issuance of Race Meeting License; Limitation.

431.308a Holder of casino license; issuance of race meeting license; limitation.
Sec. 8a.
(1) If the racing commissioner determines that all of the requirements of this act for issuing a race meeting license are met, the racing commissioner shall issue a race meeting license to the holder of a casino license issued under section 6 of the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, 1996 IL 1, MCL 432.206.
(2) The holder of a race meeting license issued under this section shall not conduct pari-mutuel wagering at a licensed racetrack that is within 50 miles of another licensed racetrack at which 1 or more race meeting licensees may conduct pari-mutuel wagering.
History:
Add. 2019, Act 153, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2019
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.309a - Toll-Free Compulsive Gaming Helpline Number; Posting.

431.309a Toll-free compulsive gaming helpline number; posting.
Sec. 9a.
Each holder of the track license shall post a toll-free compulsive gaming helpline number at each entrance and exit of the racetrack and at each location on the racetrack where wagers on horse races are accepted and shall include that number on all advertisement and promotional materials.
History:
Add. 1997, Act 73, Imd. Eff. July 17, 1997
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.309b - Point of Sale Device or Automatic Teller Machine Service Located on License Holder's Premises; Preventing Access to Cash Benefits From Michigan Bridge Card; Definition.

431.309b Point of sale device or automatic teller machine service located on license holder's premises; preventing access to cash benefits from Michigan bridge card; definition.
Sec. 9b.
(1) The holder of a track license shall work with the department of human services and with persons that provide point of sale device or automated teller machine services on the license holder's premises to prevent an individual's access to cash benefits from Michigan bridge cards through a point of sale device or withdrawal from an automated teller machine on the license holder's premises.
(2) As used in this section, "Michigan bridge card" means the card that is used to distribute cash benefits by the department of human services.
History:
Add. 2013, Act 198, Eff. Feb. 1, 2014
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.313 - Contracts With Certified Horsemen's Organizations.

431.313 Contracts with certified horsemen's organizations.
Sec. 13.
(1) A race meeting licensee shall have a current written contract with a certified horsemen's organization before it may conduct live or simulcast horse races with pari-mutuel wagering on the results of the races pursuant to its license.
(2) The racing commissioner shall register and certify all certified horsemen's organizations that had contracts with race meeting licensees in this state in 1995 or 1994 for the conduct of pari-mutuel racing at race meetings in this state during 1994 or 1995, and their successors or assigns as certified horsemen's organizations for purposes of this act. The racing commissioner shall also accept any current contracts that these certified horsemen's organizations have with race meeting licensees as complying with the requirements of subsection (1) for the term of the contract.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.315 - Statement of Receipts; Filing; Certification; Availability to Public; Preparation; Review; Remittance of Money Due State or Other Entities; Licensure of Person and Racetrack Required.

431.315 Statement of receipts; filing; certification; availability to public; preparation; review; remittance of money due state or other entities; licensure of person and racetrack required.
Sec. 15.
(1) Before March 31 of each year, each holder of a race meeting or track license shall file with the racing commissioner a certified statement of receipts from all sources during the previous calendar year and of all expenses and disbursements, itemized in a manner and on a standardized form as directed by the state treasurer, showing the net revenue from all sources derived by the holder of the license. These certified financial statements shall be considered public records and made available for public inspection during regular business hours. The certified financial statements submitted shall be prepared by a certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted accounting and auditing standards as promulgated by the American institute of certified public accountants. The working papers and other records pertaining to preparation of the financial statements may be reviewed by the state treasurer and the racing commissioner and shall be promptly provided to them by the holders of the race meeting license upon their request.
(2) On the first day other than Sunday after each day of operation, each holder of a race meeting license shall remit the money due to the state or other entities under this act at the close of the day of operation with a detailed statement of that money as required by this act and the rules promulgated under this act.
(3) A person shall not hold or conduct, or assist, aid, or abet in holding or conducting a race meeting within the state where live or simulcast horse races with pari-mutuel wagering on the results of horse racing for a stake, purse, prize, share, or reward is conducted, unless the person and the racetrack at which the gaming activity is conducted are licensed by the racing commissioner.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.319 - Payment Into Horsemen's Purse Account; Disposition; Distribution; Payment of Net Commission on Live and Simulcast Racing to the Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing Disbursement Account.

431.319 Payment into horsemen's purse account; disposition; distribution; payment of net commission on live and simulcast racing to the pari-mutuel horse racing disbursement account.
Sec. 19.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a race meeting licensee shall pay an amount equal to not less than 25% and not more than 40% of the net commission generated at the licensee's race meeting to a site-specific horsemen's purse account. Money paid into a horsemen's purse account under this act must be deposited in a depository designated by the participating certified horsemen's organizations and distributed by their designated agent as follows:
(a) For purses for live horse races at a licensed race meeting in this state.
(b) Each year, all certified horsemen's organizations that participate in a live race meeting may receive an amount approved by order of the racing commissioner to use for general expenses. Beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31 of each year, the certified horsemen's organization is entitled to not less than 5% of the site-specific horsemen's purse account as ordered by the racing commissioner.
(2) A race meeting licensee shall pay the net commission generated from wagering on live and simulcast racing through the race meeting licensee's third-party facilitator to the pari-mutuel horse racing disbursement account. On the first day of each month after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection, money paid into the pari-mutuel horse racing disbursement account must be distributed as follows:
(a) Fifty percent to be divided equally to each certified horsemen's organization.
(b) Fifty percent to be divided equally to each track licensee.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 271, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2016 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 153, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2019
Admin Rule:
R 285.812.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.319a - Surrender, Revocation, or Escrow of License; Transfer of Purse Pool Money.

431.319a Surrender, revocation, or escrow of license; transfer of purse pool money.
Sec. 19a.
If a track license is surrendered, revoked, or escrowed, or a licensed track is closed, the racing commissioner shall order the horsemen's purse pool money from the track be transferred to a depository designated by a race meeting licensee on written direction of the affected certified horsemen's organization regardless of whether there was racing at the race meeting licensee's location during the previous year. The money must be transferred to the horsemen's simulcast purse account at any licensed racetrack in this state where the affected certified horsemen's organization subsequently obtains a written contract for live horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering. If the affected certified horsemen's organization does not enter into a written contract for live horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering at a track in this state within 36 months after the date when the horsemen's simulcast purse account money can be transferred under this section, the money must be equally divided between the horsemen's simulcast purse accounts at the licensed tracks in this state conducting pari-mutuel wagering on the results of horse races. The racing commissioner may rescind or modify any existing escrow orders to carry out this section.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 408, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1998 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 271, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2016 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 153, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2019
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.319b - Money Placed in Escrow Before Effective Date of Amendatory Act; Use by September 1, 2017.

431.319b Money placed in escrow before effective date of amendatory act; use by September 1, 2017.
Sec. 19b.
Money that was to be distributed to a certified horsemen's organization but that was placed and remains in escrow under an escrow order of the racing commissioner before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section must be used by September 1, 2017 for a race meeting conducted by the certified horsemen's organization and the race meeting licensee that were the subjects of the order in accordance with a contractual agreement between a race meeting licensee and the certified horsemen's organization. If a contractual agreement is not reached by September 1, 2017, the racing commissioner shall order distribution of the escrowed money as follows:
(a) Fifteen percent to the race meeting licensee that was the subject of the order to be used for track operations and enhancements.
(b) Eighty-five percent to the certified horsemen's organization that was the subject of the order to be used for purses at any race meeting in this state for which the certified horsemen's organization has a contract.
History:
Add. 2016, Act 271, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2016
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.319c - Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association; Transfer and Use of Money.

431.319c Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association; transfer and use of money.
Sec. 19c.
The Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association shall not expend the money it is holding in its horsemen's simulcast purse account that was transferred under an order of the racing commissioner dated April 8, 2019 until June 1, 2020, on which date the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association shall transfer $900,000.00 of the money to the Michigan Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association to be used by the Michigan Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association only to pay purses.
History:
Add. 2019, Act 153, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2019
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.320a - Allocation of Tax.

431.320a Allocation of tax.
Sec. 20a.
The tax imposed under section 22 on wagers processed through licensed third-party facilitators operating under this act must be allocated as follows:
(a) Ninety percent to be deposited in the Michigan agriculture and equine industry development fund created under section 20.
(b) Ten percent to the horse racing advisory commission created in section 6a to be expended as provided in section 6a(12)(d).
History:
Add. 2019, Act 153, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2019
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.321 - Police, Fire, and Traffic Protection.

431.321 Police, fire, and traffic protection.
Sec. 21.
Local units of government participating in the distribution of funds under section 17(4) shall provide for adequate police, fire, and traffic protection of persons and property at and near each race meet, including areas where occupational licenses are required. Each local unit of government participating in the distribution of funds under this act shall show by a statement submitted annually on February 1 of each year to the racing commissioner the amounts of funds received and shall detail the expenditure of those amounts during the previous calendar year. The racing commissioner shall report annually to the governor and the legislature regarding these statements.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.322 - License Fee and Tax.

431.322 License fee and tax.
Sec. 22.
(1) A licensed racetrack shall pay a license fee to the racing commissioner of $1,000.00 annually.
(2) Each holder of a race meeting license shall pay to the state treasurer, from the holder's commission, as follows:
(a) A tax in the amount of 3.5% of money wagered on interstate and intertrack simulcast races conducted at the holder's licensed race meetings.
(b) A tax in the amount of 1% of wagers processed through licensed third-party facilitators operating under this act.
(3) By eliminating the pari-mutuel wagering tax on live racing programs and altering the calculation of the tax on simulcast horse racing, it is not the intent of the legislature to diminish the funding and appropriations for the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund and related programs described in section 20. The pari-mutuel tax alteration effected by this section is intended to generally allow for the improvement of the pari-mutuel horse racing and breeding industry in this state by increasing purses at licensed race meetings and making additional pari-mutuel revenues available for capital improvements at licensed racetracks in this state.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 271, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2016 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 153, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2019
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.323 - Audits.

431.323 Audits.
Sec. 23.
(1) The auditing of pari-mutuel operations at each race meeting shall be performed by a private auditing firm appointed by the state treasurer and approved by the racing commissioner. The expense of pari-mutuel audits shall be paid by the state as a part of the state treasurer's budget. Daily audit reports on each day of pari-mutuel racing shall be forwarded to the racing commissioner and the holder of the race meeting license not later than 2 business days after the day for which the report is made. Within 60 days following each race meeting, at least 3 copies of the pari-mutuel audit report for the entire race meeting shall be forwarded to the racing commissioner and additional copies shall be supplied to the state treasurer and the holder of the race meeting license. The scope of the pari-mutuel audits shall be established in specifications prepared by the state treasurer and approved by the racing commissioner.
(2) The auditors representing the state shall have free and full access to the space or enclosure where the payoff prices are calculated, to the rooms and enclosures where the totalisator equipment is operated, and to the money rooms and cashier terminals, and shall be responsible for verifying the accuracy of the calculations on which are based the payoff prices to the public and amount of racetrack commission, state tax and breakage, and for the amounts withheld by the holder of the race meeting license for payment of uncashed tickets. The auditors at all times shall have full and free access to all pari-mutuel records and all aspects, areas, and functions of the totalisator system, including but not limited to, all hardware, software, input and output data, documents, and files. The auditors may audit internally and externally any or all parts and elements of the totalisator system whether on or off the site of the race meeting grounds. If the records are maintained in a machine-readable form, such as computer tapes or disks, copies shall be made available to the auditors on request. The auditors, in addition to their regular reports, shall make prompt report to the racing commissioner, the state treasurer, and the holder of the race meeting license of any irregularities or discrepancies which they may encounter during their auditing.
(3) In addition to auditing the pari-mutuel operations, the auditors shall include in their final reports the daily attendance figures as supplied by the holder of the race meeting license.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.324 - Prohibited Dissemination of Racing Information.

431.324 Prohibited dissemination of racing information.
Sec. 24.
A person licensed under this act shall not knowingly permit the dissemination of racing information that might be of benefit to the operator of an illegal handbook or other illegal gambling enterprise, including the changes in odds which may take place during the period of wagering in advance of each race. This section does not prevent the accredited representatives of newspapers, turf publications, newspaper press services, radio and television networks and stations, and other news and sports reporting media from promptly reporting from the racetrack the results of races, payoff prices on winning tickets, entries, claims, and other information concerning the actual running of races and training activities.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.325 - Disclosure of Certain Information; Confidentiality.

431.325 Disclosure of certain information; confidentiality.
Sec. 25.
To the extent information is disclosed by any race meeting licensee under this act regarding the name, address, or any other personal information, including financial information, of any patron of the licensee, neither the office of the racing commissioner nor any other governmental authority to whom disclosure has been made shall disclose that information. All information provided to the office of racing commissioner or any other governmental authority by a race meeting licensee that in any manner discloses the name, address, or any other personal information, including financial information, of any patron of the licensee is considered confidential, and is not subject to disclosure under the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.326 - Applicability of Act to County or State Fairs or Agricultural or Livestock Exhibitions.

431.326 Applicability of act to county or state fairs or agricultural or livestock exhibitions.
Sec. 26.
(1) Except as provided for in section 20, this act applies to county or state fairs or to agricultural or livestock exhibitions only if the pari-mutuel system of wagering upon the result of horse racing is conducted.
(2) This act does not permit the pari-mutuel system of wagering upon a racetrack unless the racetrack is licensed as provided by this act. A person shall not permit, conduct, or supervise upon racetrack grounds, the pari-mutuel system of wagering, except in accordance with this act.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.327 - Wagering Prohibited; Exception.

431.327 Wagering prohibited; exception.
Sec. 27.
A person shall not participate in racing involving wagering of any kind except as permitted under this act.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.328 - Assessment or Collection of Tax or Fees Prohibited; Exception.

431.328 Assessment or collection of tax or fees prohibited; exception.
Sec. 28.
Except as provided in section 21, a political subdivision of this state shall not assess or collect an excise or license tax or fee from a person licensed under this act based upon an activity performed under this act.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.329 - Aiding, Assisting, or Abetting Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

431.329 Aiding, assisting, or abetting violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 29.
A person who willfully aids, assists, or abets the violation of this act or the rules promulgated under this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. For the purpose of this section, each day of racing in violation of this act constitutes a separate offense.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.332 - Influencing or Attempting to Influence Result of Race or Workout as Felony; Penalty.

431.332 Influencing or attempting to influence result of race or workout as felony; penalty.
Sec. 32.
A person influencing or attempting to influence the result of a race or workout at a licensed race meeting in this state, by offer of money, thing of value, future benefit, favor, preferment; by any form of pressure or threat; or by seeking or having an agreement, understanding, or conniving with any owner, jockey, driver, trainer, groom, valet, agent, or other person associated with or interested in any stable of horses, horse, or race or workout in which the horse participates; or in any other manner, is guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.333 - Information Regarding Violation of MCL 431.330, 431.331, or 431.332; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

431.333 Information regarding violation of MCL 431.330, 431.331, or 431.332; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 33.
A person who has information regarding a violation or attempted violation of sections 30, 31, or 32 shall immediately report that information to the racing commissioner or an agent of the racing commissioner. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.334 - Additional Penalties.

431.334 Additional penalties.
Sec. 34.
In addition to the penalties provided in sections 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33, the holder of a license who violates section 29, 30, 31, 32, or 33 is subject to penalties prescribed by the racing commissioner that may include the suspension or revocation of the person's license.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.335 - Repeal of MCL 431.61 to 431.88.

431.335 Repeal of MCL 431.61 to 431.88.
Sec. 35.
Act No. 327 of the Public Acts of 1980, being sections 431.61 to 431.88 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, is repealed.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions › Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336) › Section 431.336 - Effective Date.

431.336 Effective date.
Sec. 36.
This act shall take effect January 1, 1996.
History:
1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.1 - Short Title.

432.1 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act".
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972 ;-- Am. 1981, Act 40, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
For expiration of act, see MCL 432.5(3). For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.3 - Definitions.

432.3 Definitions.
Sec. 3.
As used in this act:
(a) "Bureau" means the bureau of state lottery created by this act.
(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of state lottery.
(c) "Joint enterprise" means any lottery activity in which the bureau participates pursuant to a written agreement between the state of Michigan and any state, territory, country, or other sovereignty as executed by the commissioner. Joint enterprise does not include the state lottery created pursuant to this act.
(d) "Lottery" or "state lottery" means the lottery created pursuant to this act and operated exclusively by or under the exclusive control of the bureau of state lottery.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 95, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 167, Imd. Eff. Apr. 17, 1996
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.5 - Bureau of State Lottery; Creation; Transfer of Bureau to Department of Management and Budget as Autonomous Entity; Commissioner as Head of Bureau; Commissioner Exempt From Civil Service; Legislative Intent.

432.5 Bureau of state lottery; creation; transfer of bureau to department of management and budget as autonomous entity; commissioner as head of bureau; commissioner exempt from civil service; legislative intent.
Sec. 5.
(1) A bureau is created to be known as the bureau of state lottery. The bureau of state lottery created by this act in 1972, with all its authority, powers, duties, and functions, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds, including the functions of budgeting and procurement and management related functions, is transferred to and shall be an autonomous entity in the department of management and budget.
(2) The head of the bureau is the commissioner. The commissioner shall be exempt from civil service. It is the intent of the legislature that the commissioner should be responsible directly to the governor to ensure accountability and integrity of the bureau and accordingly should be 1 of the positions within the department of management and budget which is exempt from the classified state civil service.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 210, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 177, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 18, Imd. Eff. Feb. 27, 1980 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 144, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1984 ;-- Am. 1987, Act 62, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1987
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.7 - Commissioner; Qualifications; Appointment; Vacancy; Salary.

432.7 Commissioner; qualifications; appointment; vacancy; salary.
Sec. 7.
The commissioner shall be qualified by training and experience to direct the work of the bureau. The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. A vacancy occurring in the office of the commissioner shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The commissioner shall devote his entire time and attention to the duties of his office and shall not be engaged in any other profession or occupation. He shall receive a salary as provided by annual appropriation.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
Admin Rule:
R 423.401 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.9 - State Lottery; Establishment and Operation; Maximum Revenues; Bids and Contracts for Equipment and Services; Prohibited Activity; Joint Enterprises; Education and Treatment of Compulsive Gamblers.

432.9 State lottery; establishment and operation; maximum revenues; bids and contracts for equipment and services; prohibited activity; joint enterprises; education and treatment of compulsive gamblers.
Sec. 9.
(1) The commissioner shall initiate, establish, and operate a state lottery at the earliest feasible and practicable time. The lottery shall produce the maximum amount of net revenues for the state consonant with the general welfare of the people. The commissioner shall solicit bids from financially responsible vendors of data processing equipment and services for the operation of the lottery and may contract with the approval of the state administrative board.
(2) The commissioner shall not conduct a lottery based upon an activity that utilizes the mechanical, physical, or mental skills of the participant and that is traditionally regarded as a sporting event.
(3) The commissioner may participate in joint enterprises with other sovereignties so long as the commissioner determines that the joint enterprise is designed to produce the maximum amount of net revenues for the state consonant with the general welfare of the people. The commissioner shall only participate in a joint enterprise agreement that provides that the commissioner may discontinue participation in the agreement if he or she determines it to be necessary. The commissioner shall report to the legislature every 6 months on the progress of the joint enterprise agreement.
(4) The commissioner shall submit a proposal to develop a program for the education and treatment of compulsive gamblers to the legislature within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory act.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972 ;-- Am. 1987, Act 62, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1987 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 165, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 1991 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 95, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 167, Imd. Eff. Apr. 17, 1996
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.12 - Apportionment of Revenue for Payment of Prizes; Percentage.

432.12 Apportionment of revenue for payment of prizes; percentage.
Sec. 12.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), as nearly as is practicable, not less than 45% of the total annual revenue accruing from the sale of lottery tickets or shares shall be apportioned for payment of prizes to the holders of winning tickets or shares.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the prize money from the sale of tickets or shares of any joint enterprise is that percentage of the total annual revenue accrued from that game as prescribed by the joint enterprise participation agreement executed by the commissioner.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 53, Imd. Eff. May 22, 1995 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 95, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 167, Imd. Eff. Apr. 17, 1996 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 393, Imd. Eff. Dec. 17, 1998 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 471, Imd. Eff. June 21, 2002 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 625, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2007 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2011
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.13 - Reports; Monthly and Annual; Contents.

432.13 Reports; monthly and annual; contents.
Sec. 13.
The commissioner shall make a monthly report to the governor, the state treasurer and the legislature. The monthly report shall include the total lottery revenues, prize disbursements and other expenses for the preceding month. The commissioner shall make an annual report to the governor, the state treasurer and the legislature. The annual report shall include a full and complete statement of lottery revenues, prize disbursements and other expenses and recommendations for changes in this act as the commissioner deems necessary or desirable.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.15 - Reports, Studies, Investigations, and Recommendations.

432.15 Reports, studies, investigations, and recommendations.
Sec. 15.
(1) The commissioner shall report immediately to the governor, the state treasurer and the legislature any matters that require immediate changes in the laws of this state in order to prevent abuses or evasions of this act or rules promulgated hereunder or to rectify undesirable conditions in connection with the administration or operation of the lottery.
(2) The commissioner shall make a continuous study and investigation of the lottery:
(a) To ascertain any defects in this act or in the rules by reason whereof any abuses in the administration and operation of the lottery or any evasion of this act or the rules may arise or be practiced.
(b) To formulate recommendations for changes in this act and the rules.
(c) To guard against the use of this act and the rules as a cloak for the carrying on of organized gambling and crime.
(d) To insure that this act and the rules are in a form and are administered as to serve the true purposes of this act.
(3) The commissioner shall make a continuous study and investigation of the operation and the administration of similar laws which may be in effect in other states or countries, any literature on the subject which may be published or available, any federal laws which may affect the operation of the lottery, and the reaction of citizens to existing and potential features of the lottery with a view to recommending or effecting changes that will tend to serve the purposes of this act.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.16 - Compulsive Gambling; Study; Toll-Free Compulsive Gaming Helpline Number.

432.16 Compulsive gambling; study; toll-free compulsive gaming helpline number.
Sec. 16.
(1) The commissioner shall conduct a study of compulsive gambling and the extent to which persons with compulsive gambling disorders participate in gambling activities. The commissioner shall submit a written summary of the findings of the study to the clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate not later than 1 year after the effective date of this section.
(2) The toll-free compulsive gaming helpline number shall be printed on all lottery tickets, printed advertisements, and promotional materials and posted at each location where lottery tickets are sold.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 167, Imd. Eff. Apr. 17, 1996 ;-- Am. 1997, Act 72, Imd. Eff. July 17, 1997
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.17 - Supervision and Administration of Lottery; Licensing of Lottery Sales Agents.

432.17 Supervision and administration of lottery; licensing of lottery sales agents.
Sec. 17.
The commissioner shall:
(a) Supervise and administer the operation of the lottery in accordance with this act and the rules.
(b) License as agents to sell lottery tickets such persons whom he deems will best serve the public convenience and promote the sale of tickets or shares.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.19 - Personnel; Governmental Assistance.

432.19 Personnel; governmental assistance.
Sec. 19.
(1) The commissioner shall employ personnel as necessary to implement this act at least 2 of whom shall not be in the classified service.
(2) The departments, boards, commissions or other governmental subdivisions of this state shall provide assistance to the bureau upon the bureau's request.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.20 - Subpoenas.

432.20 Subpoenas.
Sec. 20.
The circuit court upon petition of the commissioner after a hearing may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, papers, books, records and other evidence before it in any matter over which it has jurisdiction, control or supervision. If a person subpoenaed to attend in any such proceeding or hearing fails to obey the command of the subpoena without reasonable cause, or if a person in attendance in any such proceeding or hearing refuses, without lawful cause, to be examined or to answer a legal or pertinent question or to exhibit any book, account, record or other document when ordered to do so by the court may be punished as a contempt of the court.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.24 - Conviction or Administrative Disqualification of Person Holding Lottery Sales License; Transactions; Actions by Commissioner; Definitions.

432.24 Conviction or administrative disqualification of person holding lottery sales license; transactions; actions by commissioner; definitions.
Sec. 24.
(1) A person who holds a lottery sales license is subject to licensing action as provided in subsection (2) if the person is convicted or administratively disqualified as the result of a transaction to which all of the following apply:
(a) The transaction is a transaction for food assistance program benefits.
(b) The transaction involves an item other than eligible foods.
(c) The transaction is related to the sale of a lottery ticket under the lottery sales license.
(2) The commissioner shall take the following action under section 23 with respect to the license of a person described in subsection (1):
(a) For a first offense under this section by the person, suspend the license for at least 30 and up to 60 days.
(b) For a second offense under this section by the person, suspend the license for at least 61 and up to 120 days.
(c) For a third or subsequent offense under this section by the person, revoke the license.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) "Administratively disqualified" means administratively disqualified from acting as a merchant under the food and nutrition act of 2008, 7 USC 2011 to 2036a, or 7 CFR 278.6 because the person has engaged in trafficking as that term is defined in 7 CFR 271.2. A person is not administratively disqualified until any administrative or judicial review under 7 CFR 279 is complete.
(b) "Convicted" means that the person either was convicted of or pled guilty to a crime under section 300a(1)(c) of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.300a.
(c) "Eligible foods" means that term as defined in 7 CFR 271.2.
History:
Add. 2013, Act 56, Eff. Sept. 10, 2013
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 432 - Gaming › Act 239 of 1972 - Mccauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-Mcneely Lottery Act (432.1 - 432.47) › Section 432.27 - Price of Lottery Ticket; Sales by Person Other Than Licensed Agent; Lottery Ticket as Gift; Penalty.

432.27 Price of lottery ticket; sales by person other than licensed agent; lottery ticket as gift; penalty.
Sec. 27.
(1) A person shall not sell a ticket or share at a price greater than that fixed by rule of the commissioner. A person other than a licensed lottery sales agent shall not sell lottery tickets or shares. This section shall not be construed to prevent a person from giving lottery tickets or shares to another as a gift.
(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1972, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1972
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of the Bureau of State Lottery from the Department of Management and Budget to be an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury, see E.R.O. No. 1991-2, compiled at MCL 12.161 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Lottery Act