Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 4.00 - Rules of Horse Racing › Section 4.21 - Licenses, Registrations and Fees for Participants in Racing

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The following persons shall be required
			 to take out a license from the Commission and pay the applicable annual fee:
			 Authorized Agent, Jockey, Jockey Apprentice, Jockey Agent, Owner and Colors,
			 Trainer, Stable Employee, Veterinarian, Blacksmith, Racing Officials, Valet,
			 Vendor, Outriders, Stable Name, Partnership.
(2) The fee shall accompany each application
			 for license or registration. They expire December
			 31st of the year of issue.
(3) All applications for licenses and
			 registrations to participate in racing shall be made to the Commission on forms
			 supplied by the Commission. Any person making any false, untrue or misleading
			 statements on an application for license or registration may be denied such a
			 license or registration or may be assessed a forfeiture, suspended or
			 both.
(4) The Commission may
			 designate categories of licenses which shall require stewards' prior approval
			 or recommendation. Such applications shall be submitted first to the Stewards.
			 In considering each application for a license the Stewards may require the
			 applicant, as well as the endorsers to appear before them and show that said
			 applicant is qualified in every respect to receive the license requested.
			 Ability as well as integrity must be clearly shown by the applicant in order to
			 receive the Stewards' recommendation for the granting of the license.
(5) Before recommending any application for a
			 license it shall be the duty of the Stewards, individually and collectively, to
			 ascertain if the applicant is qualified as to the ability, integrity and right
			 to the license applied for.
(6)
Financial Responsibility
. Applicants for a license may
			 be required to submit evidence of financial responsibility and shall maintain
			 financial responsibility during the period for which the license is
			 issued.
(7)
License
			 Refusal
. The Commission or its designee may refuse to issue a
			 license and give the applicant the option of withdrawal of an application
			 without prejudice. If an applicant is refused, the applicant may reapply for a
			 license.
(8)
License
			 Denial
. The Commission may formally deny an application in
			 accordance with
			 205 CMR
			 4.00. An application denied shall be reported in
			 writing to the applicant stating the reasons for denial, the date when a
			 reapplication may be submitted, and shall be reported to or the Association of
			 Racing Commissioners International, whereby other member racing jurisdictions
			 shall be advised.
(9)
Grounds for Refusal, Denial, Suspension or Revocation of
			 License
.
(a) The Commission or
			 its designee may refuse to issue or may deny a license to an applicant, or may
			 suspend or revoke a license issued, or may order disciplinary measures, if the
			 applicant:
1. has been convicted of a
			 felony;
2. has been convicted of
			 violating any law regarding gambling or a controlled dangerous
			 substance;
3. has pending criminal
			 charges; or
4. is unqualified to
			 perform the duties required of the applicant;
5. has failed to disclose or states falsely
			 any information required in the application;
6. has been found in violation of statutes or
			 rules governing racing in this state or other jurisdictions;
7. has racing disciplinary charges pending in
			 this state or other jurisdictions;
8. has been or is currently excluded from
			 association grounds by a recognized racing jurisdiction;
9. has had a license denied, suspended or
			 revoked by any racing jurisdiction;
10. is a person whose conduct or reputation
			 may adversely reflect on the honesty and integrity of horse racing or interfere
			 with the orderly conduct of a race meeting;
11. demonstrates financial irresponsibility
			 by accumulating unpaid obligations, defaulting in obligations or issuing drafts
			 or checks that are dishonored or payment refused.