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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3. Aircraft and Airports. › §3-352. Liability.

A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, a space flight entity shall not be held liable for a participant injury resulting from the risks of space flight activities, provided that the participant has been informed of the risks of space flight activities as required by federal law and the Space Flight Liability and Immunity Act, and the participant has given informed consent that the participant is voluntarily participating in space flight activities after having been informed of the risks of those activities as required by federal law and the Space Flight Liability and Immunity Act. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, no:
1. Participant;
2. Participant's representative, including the heirs, administrators, executors, assignees, next of kin, and estate of the participant; or
3. Person who attempts to bring a claim on behalf of the participant for a participant injury,
is authorized to maintain an action against or recover from a space flight entity for a participant injury that results from the risks of space flight activities.
B. Nothing in subsection A of this section shall prevent or limit the liability of a space flight entity if the space flight entity:
1. Commits an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence evidencing willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the participant, and that act or omission proximately causes a participant injury; or
2. Intentionally causes a participant injury.
C. Any limitation on legal liability afforded by this section to a space flight entity is in addition to any other limitations of legal liability otherwise provided by law.
Added by Laws 2013, c. 177, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3. Aircraft and Airports. › §3-353. Warning statement.

A. Every space flight entity providing space flight activities to a participant shall have each participant sign the warning statement specified in subsection B of this section.
B. The warning statement shall contain, at a minimum and in addition to any language required by federal law, the following statement:
"WARNING AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I understand and acknowledge that, under Oklahoma law, there is no civil liability for bodily injury, including death, emotional injury, or property damage sustained by a participant in space flight activities provided by a space flight entity if such injury or damage results from the risks of the space flight activity. I have given my informed consent to participate in space flight activities after receiving a description of the risks of space flight activities as required by federal law pursuant to 51 U.S.C. Section 50905 and 14 C.F.R. Section 460.45. The consent that I have given acknowledges that the risks of space flight activities include, but are not limited to, risks of bodily injury, including death, emotional injury, and property damage. I understand and acknowledge that I am participating in space flight activities at my own risk. I have been given the opportunity to consult with an attorney before signing this statement."
C. Failure to comply with the requirements concerning the warning statement provided in this section shall prevent a space flight entity from invoking the privileges of immunity provided by the Space Flight Liability and Immunity Act.
Added by Laws 2013, c. 177, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3. Aircraft and Airports. › §3-374. Focus of program – Eligible communities – Advisory Council – Matching grant awards.

A. There is hereby created within the Department of Transportation the Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Pilot Program. The program shall focus on developing and improving on transportation technologies, including but not limited to advanced ground transportation, autonomous ground vehicles, advanced air mobility vehicles, and autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. The program will also look to enhance the interaction between modes of transportation to ensure the state is best prepared for the interconnected transportation technologies of the future.
B. The Department of Transportation shall identify and select government entities in this state that are eligible to serve as pilot programs for the adoption of advanced mobility technologies. Eligible entities will be cities, counties and tribal governments. Priority will be given to entities that have been selected to participate in transportation-related pilot programs by the United States Department of Transportation after January 1, 2017.
C. The Secretary of Transportation shall create the Advanced Mobility Program Advisory Council comprised of nine (9) members selected by the Secretary of Transportation to represent a diverse set of stakeholders involved with the adoption of advanced mobility technologies. The Council shall provide policy, regulatory, and any other necessary recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on issues related to the adoption of advanced mobility technologies.
D. Subject to the availability of funds, the Program shall make two matching grant awards each year to the selected pilot programs to support program activities. The awards shall be up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) each and shall require a direct one-to-one match for nonstate funds invested or received by the pilot including funds from the pilot entity.
E. The Department of Transportation shall have the power to make any contract, execute any document or perform any act in order to carry out the Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Pilot Program.
Added by Laws 2020, c. 74, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2020. Amended by Laws 2023, c. 365, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3. Aircraft and Airports. › §3-375. Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Pilot Project Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to be designated the "Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Pilot Project Revolving Fund". The Fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma Tax Commission which are specifically required by law to be deposited in the Fund, any public or private donations, contributions and gifts received for the benefit of the Fund and any amounts appropriated by the Legislature. All monies accruing to the credit of the Fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the purpose of funding grants as provided in this act. Expenditures from the Fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 2020, c. 74, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3. Aircraft and Airports. › §3-401. Competitive bidding process for contracts.

Contracts entered into for projects and activities of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics relating to airport and air navigation facility construction, maintenance and repair shall be awarded using the competitive bidding process set forth in the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974. The Department may administer the competitive bidding process through the Department of Transportation rather than the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 102, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021. Amended by Laws 2023, c. 126, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3. Aircraft and Airports. › §3-403. Oklahoma Advanced Air Mobility Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to be designated the “Oklahoma Advanced Air Mobility Revolving Fund”. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma Tax Commission which are specifically required by law to be deposited in the fund, any public or private donations, contributions, and gifts received for the benefit of the fund, and any amounts appropriated by the Legislature. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics for the purpose of investing in advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems and associated infrastructure. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 2023, c. 365, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3. Aircraft and Airports. › §3-412. Definitions.

As used in the Oklahoma Air Service Development Grant Program:
1. "Aircraft" means any contrivance now known, or hereafter invented, used, or designed for navigation of or flight in the air or airspace;
2. "Airport" means an area of land or water that is used, or intended to be used, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, and buildings and facilities, if any;
3. "Airport sponsor" means the owner of a publicly owned airport;
4. "Commercial air service" means the operation of a company that provides scheduled air transport services to the state for traveling passengers;
5. "Commercial service airport" means an airport meeting the current Federal Aviation Administration definition for commercial service airport;
6. "Municipality" means any incorporated city, village, or town of this state and any county or political subdivision or district in this state, or any public trust thereof, which is, or may be, authorized by law to acquire, establish, construct, maintain, improve, and operate airports, airstrips, and aeronautical navigation facilities;
7. "New airline service" means a commercial service carrier or company that provides regularly scheduled new air transport services to the state for traveling passengers and freight;
8. "Nonstop flight" means a flight made without intermediate stops between source and destination;
9. "Primary airport" means a commercial service airport that has more than ten thousand (10,000) passenger boardings each year; and
10. "State" or "this state" means the State of Oklahoma.
Added by Laws 2022, c. 203, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3. Aircraft and Airports. › §3-414. Oklahoma Air Service Development Grant Program Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to be designated the “Oklahoma Air Service Development Grant Program Revolving Fund”. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Tax Commission which are specifically required by law to be deposited in the fund, any public or private donations, contributions and gifts received for the benefit of the fund, and any amounts appropriated by the Legislature. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics for the purpose of funding grants as provided in Section 411 et seq. of this title. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 2022, c. 203, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2022. Amended by Laws 2023, c. 126, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3. Aircraft and Airports. › §3-421. Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics established as clearinghouse for unmanned aircraft systems.

A. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics is hereby established as the clearinghouse for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) in this state and shall be designated as the agency of this state for the promotion, enhancement and development of UAS and AAM as well as any associated infrastructure necessary to ensure the safe integration and use of this new technology within the state. The purpose of this clearinghouse is to create a partnership between those entities that currently operate UAS, those that desire to use this technology in the future and other entities that can support the research and development of UAS to ensure that this state can more effectively respond to the needs of this critical sector of the aviation and aerospace industry. In the operation of this clearinghouse, the Department shall cooperate, assist and coordinate with the federal government, agencies of this state, tribal entities, municipalities and other persons in the development of unmanned aircraft systems throughout the state to ensure the acceptance of this technology and the successful integration of UAS into the National Airspace System. Contingent upon the availability of funds, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics may use established program processes or may contract with other qualified entities to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Development Act of 2021.
B. The primary goal of the clearinghouse within the Department is to establish a central point within state government to develop the strategy for how this state can become a leader in the UAS and AAM industry. It will focus the collective resources, knowledge, information and assets within state government to ensure coordinated efforts amongst all parties. The clearinghouse will:
1. Conduct research on what other states and localities are doing insofar as their UAS rules and regulations so that it can provide recommendations to ensure this state is in the best position within the industry;
2. Organize and coordinate the application for any UAS and AAM test site, integration opportunity, pilot program or grant funding on behalf of this state;
3. Maintain a registry of UAS being operated by state agencies, except those UAS that are part of a university-affiliated research program; and
4. Maintain a registry of educational institutions that offer training programs for users of UAS.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 419, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2021. Amended by Laws 2023, c. 126, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2023; Laws 2023, c. 365, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 401 of this title to avoid a duplication in numbering.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-200. Short title.

Sections 1 through 35 of this act and Section 209 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Horse Racing Act".
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 1, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-201. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission - Creation - Membership - Appointment - Term - Removal - Vacancies.

A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, which shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least one member shall be appointed from each congressional district, and at least three of the remaining members shall be experienced in the horse industry and shall be appointed from the state at large. However, when congressional districts are redrawn each member appointed prior to July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective shall complete the current term of office, and appointments made after July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective shall be based on the redrawn districts. Appointments made after July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective shall be from any redrawn districts which are not represented by a board member until such time as each of the modified congressional districts is represented by a board member.
B. To be eligible for appointment to the Commission, a person shall:
1. Be a citizen of the United States;
2. Have been a resident of this state for five (5) years immediately preceding the appointment; and
3. Not have been convicted of a felony pursuant to the laws of this state, the laws of any other state, or the laws of the United States as established by a national criminal history record check as defined by Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
C. The term of office of a member of the Commission shall be for six (6) years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.
D. The Governor may remove any member of the Commission for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office upon first giving the member a copy of the charges and an opportunity to be heard. A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment made by the Governor.
Added by State Question No. 553, Initiative Petition No. 315, adopted at election held Sept. 21, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 3, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983; Laws 1992, c. 364, § 3, emerg. eff. June 4, 1992; Laws 2002, c. 375, § 2, eff. Nov. 5, 2002; Laws 2003, c. 204, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2005, c. 217, § 1, emerg. eff. May 24, 2005; Laws 2006, c. 177, § 2, emerg. eff. May 23, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-202. Conflicts of interest.

No individual shall be a member of the Commission if the individual or a member of the family of the individual has a financial interest in any organization licensee and no individual other than an individual required by the provisions of Section 201 of this title to be experienced in the horse industry shall be a member of the Commission if the individual or a member of the family of the individual has a financial interest in any business entity which does business with any organization licensee or owns an interest in any racehorse which participates in any race meeting supervised by the Commission.
Added by State Question No. 553, Initiative Petition No. 315, adopted at election held Sept. 21, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 4, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983; Laws 2005, c. 217, § 2, emerg. eff. May 24, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-203. Meetings - Officers - Quorum - Legal proceedings or actions - Compensation.

A. The Commission shall meet at such times and places within this state as the Commission determines. The members of the Commission shall annually elect a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary from the membership of the Commission. No member of the Commission shall serve more than two (2) successive terms as chairman. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
B. The proceedings of all meetings of the Commission shall comply with the provisions of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
C. The Attorney General shall advise the Commission and represent it in all legal proceedings or actions resulting from the exercise of the powers and duties of the Commission pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act; however, nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Commission from engaging private counsel if they deem it necessary to protect the integrity of horse racing in Oklahoma.
D. Each member of the Commission shall receive Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each day spent in the actual discharge of duties for the Commission. All members of the Commission shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties pursuant to the provisions of the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Added by State Question No. 553, Initiative Petition No. 315, adopted at election held Sept. 21, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 5, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-203.1. Commission member prohibited from performing certain activities.

A. A member of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission shall not accept any gift, loan, entertainment or favor from any occupation or organization licensee, except such suitable facilities and services within the enclosure of an organization licensee as may be required by the member to facilitate the proper performance of his or her duties. A member of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, other than a member required by the provisions of Section 201 of this title to be experienced in the horse industry, shall not accept any compensation or service from any occupation or organization licensee, except such suitable facilities and services within the enclosure of an organization licensee as may be required by the member to facilitate the proper performance of his or her duties.
B. No member of the Commission or Commission employee shall place any wagers on any horse race over which the Commission has jurisdiction.
C. Members of the Commission and members of their immediate families, and Commission employees and members of their immediate families are prohibited from receiving purse supplements, stakes, rewards, stallion awards, broodmare awards, or breeders awards of any kind, or marketing, promotion, or advertising monies of any kind from the Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account administered by the Commission pursuant to Section 208.3 of this title. "Immediate family" has the meaning provided by Rule 257:1-1-2 of the Rules of the Ethics Commission, Chapter 62, App. of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
D. Nothing in this section shall prohibit members of the Commission, who are required by the provisions of Section 201 of this title to be experienced in the horse industry, from receiving purses for participating horses from an organization licensee.
E. Provided, any member of the Commission who has an ownership interest in any horse shall be prohibited from participating in the discussion on, voting on, influencing or attempting to influence the official action of the Commission in any matter affecting the eligibility of such horse to participate in any race or which determines the amount or receipt of any purse by the Commission member or any member of the family of the Commission member.
A commissioner shall be eligible to participate in the discussion on, vote on, influence or attempt to influence the official action of the Commission if the only benefit to accrue to the Commissioner or any member of the Commissioner’s family is a benefit which accrues to the Commissioner or a member of the Commissioner’s family as a result of being a member of a large class to no greater extent than could reasonably be foreseen to accrue to all other members of the large class.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 6, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 370, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2005, c. 217, § 3, emerg. eff. May 24, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-203.2. Advisory councils and task forces.

The Commission is hereby authorized to appoint such advisory councils and task forces as it deems necessary for counsel and advice concerning the formulation and administration of the rules of racing and the administration of the programs authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 7, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-203.4. Stewards - Chief steward and assistant stewards - Other personnel - Compensation - Duties.

A. At each pari-mutuel race meeting held pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission shall employ three individuals to be stewards. At non-pari-mutuel race meetings and for training races, the organization licensee may employ its own stewards in accordance with the rules of the American Quarter Horse Association or have the Commission employ the stewards as provided in this subsection. The Commission shall designate one of the individuals as chief steward and the other two individuals as assistant stewards. If employed by the Commission, the compensation of the stewards, including but not limited to salaries, benefits and other reimbursable expenses as determined by the Commission, shall be paid by the Commission.
B. All other racing personnel shall be employed for race meetings as the Commission deems necessary. All other racing personnel required by the Commission at non-pari-mutuel race meetings or training races may be employed by the organization licensee in accordance with the rules of the American Quarter Horse Association. The compensation of racing personnel employed by the Commission, including but not limited to salaries, benefits and reimbursable expenses, shall be paid by the Commission.
C. The stewards and other racing officials at pari-mutuel race meetings, at non-pari-mutuel race meetings and at training races shall enforce the rules and regulations of the Commission and the provisions of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act in the manner provided by law and shall render written reports of the activities and conduct of the race meetings to the Commission. In enforcing the rules of the Commission and officiating at races, the stewards shall not be required to comply with provisions of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act but shall be required to comply with applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 9, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 223, § 11, operative July 1, 1986; Laws 1991, c. 269, § 7, eff. July 1, 1991; Laws 1992, c. 16, § 2, emerg. eff. March 26, 1992; Laws 1997, c. 305, § 1, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 1998, c. 370, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 1999, c. 297, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2001, c. 145, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-203.5. Stewards - Examinations - Qualifications - Licenses.

A. The Commission shall require applicants for a license as a steward to pass an examination on matters relating to the duties of stewards. Examinations shall be held at such times and places as may be determined by the Commission. Notice of the times and places of the examinations shall be given as determined by the Commission. The Commission shall prepare both written and oral examinations to be taken by persons applying for qualification as stewards, requesting and taking into consideration suggestions from representatives of horsemen, organization licensees, stewards, and other interested and knowledgeable groups. The written examinations may be administered by members of the Commission staff. Oral examinations shall be conducted by an oral examination panel to include at least two Commission members.
B. The Commission may examine any person who:
1. has not been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or of a felony; and
2. has completed an accredited senior high school or its equivalent; and
3. has been given a physical examination by a licensed physician within sixty (60) days prior to the date of application for the steward's examination, indicating at least 20-20 vision or vision corrected to at least 20-20, and normal hearing ability; and
4. has one of the following:
a.
at least five (5) years of experience in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a licensed trainer, or jockey.
b.
at least ten (10) years of experience in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a licensed owner whose experience, knowledge, ability, and integrity relative to the industry are known to the Commission.
c.
at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed racing official, racing secretary, assistant racing secretary, or director of racing.
d.
experience in the horse racing industry of a character and for a length of time sufficient, in the opinion of the Commission, to be substantially equivalent to the requirements of subparagraphs a, b, or c of this paragraph.
5. A steward shall have the same restrictions and qualifications as a member of the Commission as listed in Section 202.
C. For the purpose of paragraph 4 of subsection B of this section, one (1) year of experience shall mean at least one hundred (100) days actually worked within one (1) calendar year. An original license for a steward issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act shall be issued for a period of the calendar year in which it is issued, and shall be renewable for a period not to exceed three (3) years, which the Commission may establish by regulation. The Commission may establish a license fee schedule consistent with the different periods for which such licenses may be granted. The license shall be valid at all race meetings in this state during the period for which it is issued, unless it is suspended or revoked prior to the expiration of such period.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 10, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983. Amended by Laws 1985, c. 196, § 2, emerg. eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-203.6. Subpoenas - Oaths and affirmations - False testimony.

A. The Commission, its executive director, or the stewards may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses or the production of any records, books, memoranda, documents, or other papers or things, to enable any of them to effectually discharge its or his duties, and may administer oaths or affirmations as necessary in connection therewith.
B. Any person subpoenaed who fails to appear at the time and place specified in answer to the subpoena and to bring any papers or things specified in the subpoena, or who upon such appearance, refuses to testify or produce such records or things, upon conviction, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
C. Any person who testifies falsely under oath in any proceeding before, or any investigation by, the Commission, its executive director, or the stewards, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished in the same manner prescribed for the punishment of perjury.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 11, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 275, § 1, emerg. eff. May 25, 1990; Laws 1997, c. 133, § 111, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 44, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 111 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-203.7. Purpose and intent of act - Rules and regulations.

In the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, it is hereby declared to be the purpose and intent of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act to vest in the Commission plenary power to promulgate rules and regulations for the forceful control of race meetings held in this state. The rules and regulations shall:
1. encourage agriculture and the breeding of horses in this state; and
2. maintain race meetings held in this state of the highest quality and free of any horse racing practices which are corrupt, incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled; and
3. dissipate any cloud of association with the undesirable and maintain the appearance as well as the fact of complete honesty and integrity of horse racing in this state; and
4. generate public revenues.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 12, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-203.8. Non-pari-mutuel tracks - Time for payment of claims.

Any non-pari-mutuel track, coming within the provisions of this act, shall pay, within thirty (30) days, any claims submitted by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, to reimburse the Commission for any verified expenses incurred in administering this act. If such claims are not paid within the thirty-day period, the Commission may take such action as specified in subsection J of Section 205.2 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 16, § 1, emerg. eff. March 26, 1992.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-204.1B. Equine Drug Testing Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, to be designated the "Equine Drug Testing Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, from appropriations made to the Commission for deposit in the fund and monies paid by organization licensees to the Commission pursuant to assessments made by the Commission for equine drug testing. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission for the purpose specified in paragraph 14 of subsection A of Section 204 of this title. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 369, § 103, operative July 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 22.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-204.1C. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Operational Expenses Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to be designated as the "Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Operational Expenses Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations or reconciliation, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission from revenues apportioned to the fund by Sections 205.6 and 263 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes, together with all monies from fines, fees, reimbursements, assessments and sale of materials which are collected or received by the Commission and all monies retained by the Commission under the provisions of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes. All monies accrued to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Commission to pay the costs, both direct and indirect, of the Commission. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 2017, c. 116, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-204.1D. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission - Budget.

A. The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Operational Expenses Revolving Fund shall be used to fund the operations of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission within the limits of the budget (Budget).
B. The Budget for the initial fiscal year of this act shall be established by vote at a Commission meeting and shall not exceed Three Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,300,000.00). The Budget for subsequent years shall be established by vote at a Commission meeting and may be increased as follows: any amount equal to the initial fiscal year budget under this act multiplied by the percentage by which the CPI Index on January 1 of the budget year exceeds the CPI Index of the previous year; or by an amount agreed to by the organization licensees described in paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection C of Section 262 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes and the official horsemen's representative organizations described in Section 267 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes by vote at a Commission meeting. "CPI" means the most recent all-items consumer price index for all-urban consumers for the United States City Average published by the United States Department of Labor. Consent to the increase in the budget amount for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission by the organization licensees and the official horsemen's representative organizations authorized by this subsection may be communicated to the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission either through a resolution of the governing board of each such licensee and each such representative organization or through a communication authorized to be made by the governing board of each such licensee and each such representative organization by a chief executive officer or authorized employee or authorized agent of the organization licensee or representative organization in such form and at such time as may be mutually agreeable to the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission and the respective licensee or representative organization.
C. The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission shall establish the percentage of adjusted gross gaming revenues necessary for providing adequate operational expenses (Operational Expenses Revolving Fund Retention Percentage) by vote at a Commission meeting. The Operational Expenses Revolving Fund Retention Percentage shall be no less than one-half of one percent (0.5%) and no more than three percent (3%) of adjusted gross gaming revenues, as outlined in subsections A through G of Section 263 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes. For any subsequent quarter of a year, the Commission may adjust the Operational Expenses Revolving Fund Retention Percentage by a vote at a Commission meeting in accordance with the budget limitations established herein. In establishing the Operational Expenses Revolving Fund Retention Percentage, the Commission must attempt to set the rate to meet the estimated operating needs for the budget year, such that funds are available for operations but funds in excess of operating needs are minimized.
Added by Laws 2017, c. 116, § 2, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-204.3. Suspension or revocation of occupation license at race meeting - Procedure.

A. The Commission or the stewards or the judges at a race meeting shall have the authority to revoke or suspend an occupation license. If the Commission revokes or suspends an occupation license, or a steward or the judges at any race meeting suspend an occupation license, the occupation license of the person shall remain suspended or revoked until the final determination has been made pursuant to the provisions of Sections 301 through 326 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B. The Commission or the stewards or the judges at a race meeting may summarily suspend an occupation license pending further proceedings pursuant to the provisions of Sections 301 through 326 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Such proceedings shall be promptly instituted.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 16, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983. Amended by Laws 1985, c. 196, § 5, emerg. eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-205. License required.

A. No person shall conduct a horse race where the public is charged any type of fee for admission, parking, or to race a horse without a valid organization license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act.
B. Any person violating the provision of this section, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a felony and shall be fined not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or be imprisoned for a period of not more than ten (10) years or both said fine and imprisonment.
Added by State Question No. 553, Initiative Petition No. 315, adopted at election held Sept. 21, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 17, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983; Laws 2006, c. 274, § 2, emerg. eff. June 7, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-205.1. Organization license - Applications - Silent or undisclosed interest.

A. Any person desiring to conduct a race meeting may apply to the Commission for an organization license. The application shall be made on a form prescribed and furnished by the Commission and shall include a search waiver. The application shall contain the following information:
1. the dates on which the applicant intends to conduct the race meeting; and
2. the hours of each racing day between which the applicant intends to conduct horse racing at such meeting; and
3. the location where the applicant proposes to conduct the race meeting; and
4. the name and mailing address of the person, association, or corporation making the application; and
5. if the applicant is a corporation:
a.
a certified copy of the articles of incorporation and bylaws, and
b.
the names and mailing addresses of all stockholders who own at least three percent (3%) of the total stock issued by the corporation, officers, and directors and the number of shares of stock owned by each; and
6. if the applicant is a partnership:
a.
a copy of the partnership agreement, and
b.
the names and mailing addresses of all general and limited partners with a statement of their respective interest in the partnership; and
7. any other information the Commission may require.
B. A separate application shall be filed for each race meeting which such person proposes to conduct. The application:
1. if made by an individual, shall be signed and verified under oath by the individual; and
2. if made by more than one individual or by a partnership, shall be signed and verified under oath by at least two of the individuals or members of the partnership; and
3. if made by an association, a corporation, or any other entity, shall be signed by the president, attested to by the secretary under the seal of such association or corporation if it has a seal, and verified under oath by one of the signing officers.
C. No person shall own any silent or undisclosed interest in any entity requesting an organization license.
D. No organization license shall be issued to any applicant that fails to comply with the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 18, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-205.2a. Ownership interest in organization license.

Whenever an organization license to conduct a horse race meeting has been issued, no person shall in any manner become the owner or holder, directly or indirectly, of any shares of stock or certificates or other evidence of ownership of any interest in such organization licensee without first having obtained the approval of the Commission. The Commission may, after hearing, revoke such organization license granted to any person which shall register on its books in the name of any person its shares of stock or certificates or other evidence of ownership of any interest in such organization licensee without the approval of the Commission having first been obtained, or which shall knowingly permit a person to be directly or indirectly interested in its shares of stock or certificates or other evidence of ownership of any interest in such organization license without reporting the same to the Commission. Whenever the Commission gives to any person its approval to own or hold the shares of stock or certificates or other evidence of ownership of any interest in any such organization licensee it shall by registered mail notify the secretary of such licensee of such approval. Under no circumstances shall the Commission give such approval to any person who has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, unless said person has been granted a full and unconditional pardon. Under no circumstances shall the Commission give such approval to any person who has violated any of the provisions of the racing laws of this state or any other state, or has at any time been denied a license or permit of any kind by the Commission.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 196, § 7, emerg. eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-205.3. Persons ineligible for grant of organization license.

No organization license shall be granted:
1. to any applicant if the applicant or a person owning an interest in the applicant:
a.
has been convicted of a felony, or
b.
has been convicted of violating any law regarding gambling or controlled dangerous substances of the United States, this state, or any other state, or
c.
has a federal or state criminal charge pending, or
d.
is or has been connected with or engaged in the operation of any illegal business; or
2. to any person who, at the time of application for the organization license, does not own a finished racetrack or have architectural plans and specifications approved by the Commission for a racetrack which is suitable for the type of racing intended to be held by the applicant and for the accommodation and safety of the public and the horses.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 20, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-205.4. Minimum standard for organization licensees - Penalty.

A. The Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations setting minimum standards to be met by organization licensees.
B. The failure of an organization licensee which has been awarded racing dates to meet the minimum standards set by the Commission shall result in the mandatory suspension of the organization license by the Commission. The suspended organization license of the organization shall not be reinstated until the minimum standards are met. Those organization licensees which apply for racing dates shall not be granted organization licenses if they are not in compliance with the minimum standards to be set by the Commission.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 21, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-205.5. Fire safety standards in grandstand facilities - Inspections.

A. Prior to commencing construction, remodeling, or alteration of grandstand or other spectator areas, including but not limited to clubs, lounges, and restaurants, plans and specifications shall be presented to the State Fire Marshal for approval. Life safety provisions of the National Fire Protection Association "Life Safety Code", No. 101, as adopted by the State Fire Marshal Commission, shall be the state standard for regulation of fire safety in grandstand facilities.
B. Prior to commencing construction, remodeling, or alteration of stables, dormitories, barns, and other buildings in the stabling areas, plans and specifications shall be presented to the State Fire Marshal for approval.
C. The State Fire Marshal Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for conducting fire safety inspections on a regular basis at operating tracks.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 22, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983. Amended by Laws 1985, c. 196, § 8, emerg. eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 3A. Amusements and Sports › §3A-205.7a. Televised races.

A. Any organization licensee that accepts full-card out-of-state simulcast wagering at any time during a calendar year shall be required to televise to all other racetracks licensed by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission all of its live races, or the number of days of its live racing which is equivalent to the number of days of live racing conducted at the receiving track, whichever is less. Pari-mutuel wagering may be conducted on such races at all other racetracks licensed by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission and may be allowed at their in-state offtrack pari-mutuel wagering facilities or at any other racetrack or entity in another state or country. Money wagered on such races may be placed in separate or common pools as determined by rules of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission. A written application to televise a race shall contain the details of such race, its agreements and contracts, and shall be submitted to the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission for its approval prior to the racing event. Such agreement shall comply with all applicable laws of the United States and the laws of this state. The proceeds of the agreement shall be distributed in the same manner as money wagered pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 1 of subsection B, in subsection D, and in subsection E of Section 205.6 of this title and Section 208.2 of this title.
B. For the days on which a licensed track within this state does not conduct live racing but conducts pari-mutuel wagering on races televised from another licensed track within this state or on out-of-state races, the conducting of pari-mutuel wagering shall not be considered racing days for the purposes of this title.
C. When any licensed track within this state conducts pari-mutuel wagering on races televised from another licensed track within this state, the receiving licensee shall not retransmit the sending licensee's signal without the express permission of the sending licensee.
D. Breakage and unclaimed ticket proceeds shall be distributed in the manner applicable to the races of the racing program of the organization licensees who are sending and receiving the racing program.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 125, § 3. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 176, § 3, emerg. eff. May 14, 1996.