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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 7.00 - Simulcasting Rules And Regulations For Horse Racing, Harness Racing And Dog Racing › Section 7.05 - General-Interstate Common Pool Wagering

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(1) All
			 contracts governing participation in interstate common pool wagering shall be
			 submitted to the Commission for approval prior to commencement of the first
			 simulcast performance between the given host association and guest association.
			 (ARCI c. 9 i.c.w sec. A(1))
(2)
			 Individual wagering transactions are made at the point of sale in the state
			 where placed. Pari-mutuel pools are combined for computing odds and calculating
			 payoffs but will be held separate for auditing and all other purposes. (ARCI c.
			 9 i.c.w sec. A(2))
(3) Any
			 surcharges or withholding in addition to the takeout shall only be applied in
			 the jurisdiction otherwise imposing such surcharges or with holdings. (ARCI c.
			 9 i.c.w sec. A(3))
(4) In
			 determining whether to approve an interstate common pool which does not include
			 the host track or which includes contests from more than one association, the
			 commission shall consider and may approve use of a bet type which is not
			 utilized at the host track, application of a takeout rate not in effect at the
			 host track, or other factors which are presented to the Commission when in
			 conformity with M.G.L. c. 128C. (ARCI c. 9 i.c.w sec. A(4))
(5) The content and format of the visual
			 display of racing and wagering information at facilities in other jurisdictions
			 where wagering is permitted in the interstate common pool need not be identical
			 to similar information permitted or required to be displayed under
			 205 CMR 7.00. (ARCI c. 9 i.c.w
			 sec. A(5))
(6) In the event of
			 humanerr or, malfunction and any other breaches of
			 205 CMR 7.00 or accepted pari
			 mutuel accounting practices, reports shall be filed with the Commission
			 representative at the facility within 24 hours of the incident by all mutuel
			 managers and tote operators involved and/or in charge. The report shall be
			 specific as to date, time of race and pools affected by the incident and shall
			 include:
(a) a narrative written explanation
			 of the cause of the incident.
(b)
			 any and all corrective measures that were taken.
(c) any and all solutions applied and/or any
			 and all related rules, if such solutions are not governed by rules then:
1. a narrative explanation as to the basis
			 for the solution applied.
2. any
			 and all economic impact on the licensee's revenue that is a result of the
			 incident.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 7.00 - Simulcasting Rules And Regulations For Horse Racing, Harness Racing And Dog Racing › Section 7.06 - Advanced Performance Wagering

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No association shall permit wagering to begin more than 36
				hours before scheduled post time of the first contest of a performance unless
				it has first obtained the prior written authorization of the director of
				simulcasting and pari-mutuel wagering.
				205 CMR 7.00 will govern
				unless there is a specified special event race in which case no association
				shall permit wagering to begin more than 36 hours before scheduled post time of
				the special event race. All wagers shall be made in money and no credit shall
				be extended to any person making such wagers.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 7.00 - Simulcasting Rules And Regulations For Horse Racing, Harness Racing And Dog Racing › Section 7.07 - Closing of Wagering in a Contest

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(1) A
			 Commission accountant shall monitor the closing of wagering for each contest
			 after which time no pari-mutuel tickets shall be sold for that
			 contest.
(2) The association shall
			 maintain, in good order, a system approved by the Commission for the closing of
			 wagering.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 7.00 - Simulcasting Rules And Regulations For Horse Racing, Harness Racing And Dog Racing › Section 7.09 - Host State Participation in Merged Pools

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(1) With the prior approval of the
			 Commission, an association licensed to conduct pari-mutuel wagering may
			 determine that one or more of its contests be utilized for pari-mutuel wagering
			 at guest facilities in other states, and may also determine the pari-mutuel
			 pools in guest states be combined with corresponding wagering pools established
			 by it as the host track or comparable wagering pools established by two or more
			 states. (ARCI c. 9 i.c.w. sec. C(1))
(2) Rules of racing established for races
			 held in this state shall also apply to interstate common pools unless the
			 Commission shall have specifically otherwise determined. (ARCI c. 9 i.c.w. sec.
			 C(3))
(3) The Commission shall
			 approve agreements made between the association and other participants in
			 interstate common pools governing the distribution of breakage between the
			 jurisdictions in conformity with the general laws of the Commonwealth. (ARCI c.
			 9 i.c.w. sec. C(4))
(4) Any
			 contract for interstate common pools entered into by the association shall
			 contain a provision to the effect that if, for any reason, it becomes
			 impossible to successfully merge the bets placed in another state into the
			 interstate common pool formed by the association, or if, for any reason, the
			 Commission's or the association's representative determines that attempting to
			 effect transfer of pool data from the guest state may endanger the
			 association's wagering pool, the association shall have no liability for any
			 measures taken which may result in the guest's wagers not being accepted into
			 the pool. (ARCI c. 9 i.c.w. sec. C(5))
(5) Whenever pools from a guest association
			 have not fully commingled with those of the host association, the host
			 association within the Commonwealth will accept the wagers which it has
			 received from the guest association and calculate the odds based upon these
			 wagers. Any wagers which have not successfully merged into the host pool, upon
			 the authorization of the Commission representative the pools will be closed and
			 the wagers not merged will be returned to the guest association and not
			 calculated into the host association's pools.
(6) Where takeout rates in the merged pool
			 are not identical, the net price calculation shall be the method by which the
			 differing takeout rates are applied where in conformity with M.G.L. c. 128C.
			 (ARCI c. 9 i.c.w. sec. C(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 7.00 - Simulcasting Rules And Regulations For Horse Racing, Harness Racing And Dog Racing › Section 7.10 - Takeout Rates in Interstate Common Pools

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(1) With
			 the prior approval of the Commission, an association wishing to participate in
			 an interstate common pool may change its take-out rate (within the limits
			 permitted by state law) so as to achieve a common take-out rate with all other
			 participants in the interstate common pool. (ARCI c. 9 i.c.w. sec.
			 D(1))
(2) An association wishing to
			 participate in an interstate common pool may request that the Commission
			 approve a methodology whereby host and guest states with different takeout
			 rates for corresponding pari-mutuel pools may effectively and equitably combine
			 wagers from the different states into an interstate common pool when in
			 conformity with M.G.L. c. 128C. (ARCI c. 9 i.c.w. sec. D(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 8.00 - Disposition Rules And Regulation For Greyhound Racing › Section 8.01 - Definitions

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Disposition
shall mean, euthanasia,
				transfer to another jurisdiction, adoption or donation or sale for medical
				research or other purpose.
Humane Manner
shall mean, by means of
				euthanasia by lethal injection, or by such other standard of humane killing as
				may be established by the American Veterinary Medical
				Association.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 8.00 - Disposition Rules And Regulation For Greyhound Racing › Section 8.02 - General

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No person licensed by the State Racing Commission shall put to
				death, within the Commonwealth, a racing greyhound, except in a humane
				manner.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 8.00 - Disposition Rules And Regulation For Greyhound Racing › Section 8.03 - Duties of Trainers

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(1) Any
			 trainer/kennel operator responsible for the disposition of a greyhound who has
			 schooled, qualified or raced at a Massachusetts track shall fill out a
			 statement of Disposition before such disposition may take place. The form is
			 available in the Racing Commission Office and must be witnessed by a M.S.R.C.
			 (Massachusetts State Racing Commission) Inspector and filed with the Greyhound
			 Racing Secretary.
(2) No owner,
			 trainer or kennel operator shall cause or permit any racing or retired
			 greyhound to be put to death until reasonable efforts by such owner, trainer,
			 or kennel operator to place such greyhound for adoption with a responsible
			 person or entity have been exhausted. No racing or retired greyhound shall be
			 put to death except in a humane manner.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 8.00 - Disposition Rules And Regulation For Greyhound Racing › Section 8.04 - Duties of Greyhound Racing Secretary

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(1)
			 The Greyhound Racing Secretary shall insure that each trainer/kennel operator
			 has filed a disposition form on every greyhound that has schooled, qualified or
			 raced at his/her track when the greyhound is subject to the rules of
			 disposition. The responsibility of filing this form with the Greyhound Racing
			 Secretary shall be the duty of each licensed trainer/kennel operator.
(2) The Greyhound Racing Secretary shall not
			 release the certificate of registration to the trainer/kennel operator until
			 the Disposition form is filed, signed and properly witnessed.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 8.00 - Disposition Rules And Regulation For Greyhound Racing › Section 8.05 - Stakes Race

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The Racing Secretary shall compile a list from the
				trainer/kennel operator of all greyhounds that have left the Commonwealth to go
				to another jurisdiction to participate in a
bona fide
stakes
				race/races. The list shall contain the names of all greyhounds that participate
				in the stakes race, the jurisdiction the stakes race is held, the name of the
				stakes race/races, and the present state of the greyhound (whether the
				greyhound has stayed in the foreign jurisdiction, returned to the Commonwealth,
				or has been disposed of in any of the manners expressed in
				205 CMR 8.00
				).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 8.00 - Disposition Rules And Regulation For Greyhound Racing › Section 8.06 - Duties of M.S.R.C. Personnel

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The M.S.R.C. Veterinarian shall monitor the Disposition program
				at regular intervals with the assistance of the inspectors under the direction
				of the Director of Racing. The commission shall maintain accurate records and
				statistics regarding the disposition of all greyhounds that have participated
				in dog racing, including schooling races, in the commonwealth. Such records
				shall include the following information:
(1) the greyhound' s registered name and left
			 and right ear tattoos, the name and address of the greyhound's owner, trainer,
			 and kennel operator at the time of disposition, and the name and address of the
			 race track where the greyhound last raced prior to disposition;
(2) if the greyhound has been transferred to
			 another race track, the name and address of the race track that received the
			 greyhound and the name, business address, telephone number and driver's license
			 number and state of the person who received the greyhound on behalf of the
			 receiving race track;
(3) if the
			 greyhound has been retired for breeding, the name and address of the facility
			 that received the greyhound and the name, business address, telephone number
			 and driver's license number and state of the person who received the greyhound
			 on behalf of the receiving facility;
(4) if the greyhound has been adopted or
			 placed for adoption, the name, address and telephone number of the person or
			 entity that received the greyhound and, if applicable, the name, business
			 address, telephone number and driver's license number and state of the person
			 who received the greyhound on behalf of the adoption facility;
(5) if the greyhound has been euthanized, the
			 name, address, professional title and professional affiliation of the person
			 performing the euthanasia, the manner of euthanasia, and a detailed statement
			 of reasons why the greyhound was euthanized rather than adopted or placed for
			 adoption;
(6) if the greyhound has
			 been sold or donated to an individual, corporation or entity, the name and
			 address of the individual, corporation or entity purchasing or receiving the
			 greyhound, the purpose for which the greyhound is being purchased or received,
			 and the name, business address, telephone number and driver's license number
			 and state of the person who received the greyhound on behalf of the receiving
			 individual, corporation or entity;
(7) if the greyhound's disposition does not
			 fit into any of the categories in 205 CMR 8.06(1) through (6), the owner,
			 trainer or kennel operator must state, in detail, the greyhound's destination,
			 the name, business address, telephone number and driver's license number and
			 state of the person who received the greyhound, and the specific purpose for
			 which the greyhound has been received, sold, transferred or donated.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 8.00 - Disposition Rules And Regulation For Greyhound Racing › Section 8.07 - Duties of Kennel Operators

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Each kennel must keep a register of all greyhounds kept at the
				kennel including the name and/or tattoo of each dog. When a greyhound is
				disposed of from that kennel, as defined in
				205 CMR 8.01:
Disposition
, each trainer/kennel operator shall report
				that disposition to the M.S.R.C.
Veterinarian on a form provided by the Racing Commission on a
				monthly basis.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 8.00 - Disposition Rules And Regulation For Greyhound Racing › Section 8.08 - Penalties for Violations

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All disposition forms shall be completed and signed under the
				pains and penalties of perjury by the greyhound's owner, trainer or kennel
				operator, whose signature shall be witnessed by a designated representative of
				the state racing commission. Whoever knowingly makes a false written statement
				on a disposition form shall be punished by imprisonment for up to two years and
				a fine of up to $2,500, or both such fine and imprisonment. A person found
				guilty of knowingly violating 205 CMR 8.08 for a second or subsequent offense
				shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one, nor more than five
				years, or a fine of not less than $5,000, or both such fine and
				imprisonment.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 8.00 - Disposition Rules And Regulation For Greyhound Racing › Section 8.09 - Maintenance of Records and Reports to Commission

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All disposition records will be maintained by the Commission
				for a period of seven years. A statistical report will be included in the
				Commission's annual report.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 9.00 - Injury Reporting Rules And Regulations For Greyhound Racing › Section 9.01 - Definitions

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Association Veterinarian
.
				Veterinarian(s) in the employ of the association holding a greyhound racetrack
				license.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 9.00 - Injury Reporting Rules And Regulations For Greyhound Racing › Section 9.02 - Duties of Association Veterinarian

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(1)
			 The association veterinarians shall provide accurate records of all injuries
			 incurred by racing greyhounds while they are racing in the Commonwealth,
			 including schooling races. These records shall be made on forms approved and
			 provided by the Commission, and shall include:
(a) The greyhound's registered name and right
			 and left ear tattoo numbers;
(b)
			 The owner, trainer and kennel operator's name, business address, and telephone
			 number;
(c) The color, weight, and
			 sex of the greyhound;
(d) Where the
			 injury took place on a race track or other area;
(e) If the injury occurred while the
			 greyhound was racing, the racetrack where the injury occurred, the distance,
			 grade, race and post position, weather conditions, time, temperature, track
			 condition, the specific type of injury, estimated recovery time, and the
			 location of the injury on the greyhound.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 9.00 - Injury Reporting Rules And Regulations For Greyhound Racing › Section 9.03 - Penalties for Violations

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All injury reports shall be completed and signed under the
				pains and penalties of perjury by the association veterinarian whose signature
				shall be witness by a Commission veterinarian or inspector. Whoever knowingly
				makes a false written statement on an injury report shall be punished by
				imprisonment for up to two years and a fine of up to $2,500, or both such fine
				and imprisonment. A person found guilty of knowingly violating 205 CMR 9.03 for
				a second or subsequent offense shall be punished by imprisonment for not less
				than one, or more than five years, or a fine of not less than $5,000, or both
				such fine and imprisonment.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 10.00 - Rules And Regulations Governing The Award Of Economic Assistance › Section 10.01 - Background

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Under provisions of M.G.L. c. 128A, § 5(h)(4), the
				Commission may provide economic assistance to any person, or family of a
				person, employed in the racing facility, the stable area, or backstretch area
				of the running horse licensee located in Suffolk County (Suffolk Downs) who is
				facing hardship due to illness or unforeseen tragedy.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 10.00 - Rules And Regulations Governing The Award Of Economic Assistance › Section 10.02 - Eligibility

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Any current employee of Suffolk Downs, as defined in
				205 CMR 10.01, may be
				eligible for assistance. The person must make application for assistance to the
				Commission that details the financial hardship due to illness or unforeseen
				tragedy. The amount of assistance will be based on need and/or loss of income.
				The maximum amount of money available annually is specified by M.G.L. c. 128A.
				The person making application must attach a copy of his/her most recent pay
				stub and other documentation required by the Commission as documentation of
				employment.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 10.00 - Rules And Regulations Governing The Award Of Economic Assistance › Section 10.03 - Criteria

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Any financial hardship due to illness or unforeseen tragedy
				would be considered and may qualify. The amount of assistance will be based on
				need and/or loss of income.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 10.00 - Rules And Regulations Governing The Award Of Economic Assistance › Section 10.04 - How to Apply

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A formal, written, application must be submitted to the
				Chairman of the State Racing Commission.
The application must include the following information:
(a) Date of application.
(b) Name and job title of
			 applicant.
(c) A narrative
			 describing the hardship due to illness or unforeseen tragedy, and the financial
			 impact of those events.
(d) A
			 statement that lists available resources or a statement stating that no assets
			 are available.
(e) Amount of
			 requested assistance.
(f) Statement
			 of how the money will be spent, to whom, for what purpose, and how
			 much.
(g) A statement certifying
			 that the money will be spent only for the items included.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 10.00 - Rules And Regulations Governing The Award Of Economic Assistance › Section 10.05 - Evaluation

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The Commission will evaluate requests for assistance and make
				awards based on the need and/or loss of income demonstrated in the application
				and the availability of funds. All awards are subject to verification and audit
				by the Commission.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 10.00 - Rules And Regulations Governing The Award Of Economic Assistance › Section 10.06 - Form of Assistance

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Assistance may be in the form of a payment to the individual or
				to an entity on behalf of the individual to whom the award is granted and may
				be available for financial hardships to provide food for the family, to assist
				in meeting housing expenses, internment costs and travel expenses or other
				expenses related to hardship due to illness or unforeseen
				tragedy.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 11.00 - Rules And Regulations Regarding The Distribution Of Funds To Purse Accounts Of Licensees › Section 11.01 - Background

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(1) Under St. 2001, c. 139, § 9(h), all
			 pari-mutuel taxes paid to the commission. all assessments, association license
			 fees, occupational license fees, fines, penalties and miscellaneous revenues,
			 other than unclaimed wagers, paid to the commission shall be deposited in a
			 separate account under the control and supervision of the commission. This
			 money is to be expended in the order of priority specified in the law, as
			 follows:
(a) To provide and pay local aid to
			 respective host communities under M.G.L c. 58, § 18D.
(b) To set aside an amount to fund the annual
			 budget of the state racing commission.
(c) To pay any amount specifically funded
			 under any general or special law.
(d) To pay $80,000 to an organization to
			 provide social services to stable and backstretch workers employed at the
			 running horse licensee in Suffolk county, $20,000 for economic assistance to
			 any person employed at the running horse licensee in Suffolk county, and
			 $65,000 to an organization that represents the majority of jockeys licensed in
			 the commonwealth for the purpose of providing health and other welfare benefits
			 to jockeys.
(e) To pay $130,000 to
			 a compulsive gambling organization.
(f) To pay the remaining revenues credited
			 during any calendar year to all the racing licensees, up to but not exceeding
			 $4,500,000, to the purse accounts of the licensees. Any amount in excess of
			 $4,500,000 shall be deposited in the General Fund.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 11.00 - Rules And Regulations Regarding The Distribution Of Funds To Purse Accounts Of Licensees › Section 11.02 - Eligibility

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Racing meeting licensees that are permitted to simulcast
				pursuant to MGL c. 128C, §2 shall be eligible for purse assistance. The
				licensees from Bristol County shall be considered as a single
				licensee.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 11.00 - Rules And Regulations Regarding The Distribution Of Funds To Purse Accounts Of Licensees › Section 11.03 - Minimum Purse Distributions

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The amount credited to each licensee shall be based on a
				formula established by the commission and, in no instance, shall the amount
				paid to the purse account of each licensee be less than $400,000 unless the
				commission collects insufficient funds to make such minimum payment to all
				licensees.
Should the commission deem that sufficient funds are available,
				the commission may distribute $100,000 as a quarterly minimum payment to the
				purse account of each licensee, upon authorization of the commissioners, for
				the quarters ended March, June, September, and December.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 11.00 - Rules And Regulations Regarding The Distribution Of Funds To Purse Accounts Of Licensees › Section 11.04 - Determining Amount Available for Purse Distributions

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The commission may distribute the remainder of the account, up
				to the maximum amount as defined in
				205 CMR
				11.03. As soon as practicable, at the end of
				each calendar year, after all revenue has been collected, and all expenditures
				in the order of priority specified in the law, have been set aside an
				accounting of the fund shall be made to the commissioners. The accounting shall
				report the total revenue received by revenue source and by licensee, the
				expenditures by each category in the order of priority, minimum purse
				distributions previously made, the amount available for the final calendar year
				distribution and any amounts to be deposited to the general fund. The
				commissioners will then obligate the total amount of money to be distributed as
				the final purse account distribution for the calendar year
				ended.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.01 - General

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(1) Owners, trainers, and their assistants
			 shall humanely treat all greyhounds in their possession or under their
			 control.
(2) All greyhounds shall
			 be properly cared for on a daily basis. This shall include a physical
			 inspection of the greyhounds for sores, cuts, abrasions, fleas, ticks and
			 assuring adequate a sufficient supply of food consistent with the dietary
			 requirements and nutritional needs for the age and weight of the
			 greyhounds.
(3) Kennel facilities
			 shall provide for the safe and humane housing of greyhounds.
(4) Greyhounds shall be provided with potable
			 water in the exercise areas at all times.
(5) The trainer of each kennel shall be
			 responsible for the proper maintenance, upkeep and sanitary condition of the
			 kennel, crates, and all exercise areas. The associations shall make every
			 effort to promptly address maintenance issues brought to their
			 attention.
(6) A sufficient number
			 of employees shall be used to provide the required care of the greyhounds and
			 maintenance of the facilities. The owner of the kennel or other supervisory
			 personnel shall be present at least once in each 24-hour period to supervise
			 and to ascertain that the care of the greyhounds and the maintenance of the
			 facilities conform to all rules.
(7) The commission shall investigate all
			 complaints regarding inhumane treatment of greyhounds.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.02 - Kennel Compounds

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(1) Continuous
			 on-site security shall be provided for each kennel compound, owned by or under
			 contract with a dog racing licensee, during all times that greyhounds are
			 housed on the compound premises.
(2) Kennel compounds, owned by or under
			 contract with a dog racing licensee shall be equipped with smoke and/or
			 temperature alarms and sprinklers effective July 1, 2003.
(3) Every dog racing meeting licensee shall
			 provide to the commission, on request, a certificate verifying that all kennels
			 housing greyhounds that race at the licensee's facility are in compliance with
			 all applicable state and/or local fire safety statutes, ordinances, by-laws and
			 building codes. Applicants for a dog racing meeting license shall provide a
			 copy of the certificate with their license application.
(4) Contact information for the kennel
			 operator and trainer shall be maintained for each kennel as well as any other
			 emergency contact information that may be deemed appropriate. This information
			 shall be continuously updated as changes occur and be readily available at the
			 buildings occupied by the kennel and/or with the kennel compound security
			 personnel.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.04 - Kennel Crates

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(1) Kennel crates
			 shall be of sound construction and maintained in good repair to protect the
			 greyhounds from injury.
(2)
			 Construction materials and maintenance shall allow the greyhounds to be kept
			 clean and dry. Floors shall be semi-impervious to urine and other
			 moisture.
(3) Crates shall be on
			 working casters, so as to allow for the movement of the crates in order to
			 facilitate the cleaning underneath and behind them.
(4) The shape and size of the enclosure shall
			 afford ample space for the greyhounds to comfortably turn around, stand erect,
			 sit or lie down without obstruction, interference, or impediment by the
			 presence of food and water bowls. Minimum dimensions shall be 32 inches wide,
			 42 inches deep and 34 inches high.
(5) No more than one greyhound shall be
			 contained in each crate.
(6)
			 Greyhounds shall be removed from their crates at least five times in a 24-hour
			 period. Each release time shall be sufficient to relieve bodily functions and
			 provide adequate exercise for the greyhounds to remain fit and
			 healthy.
(7) Crates shall be
			 sanitized at least daily and more frequently as is necessary in order to
			 maintain a sanitary living environment for the greyhounds.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.05 - Feeding

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(1) Food supplies and bedding materials shall
			 be stored in such a manner that will protect them from contamination or
			 infestation byver minor other factors that could render the food or bedding
			 unsanitary. All meat shall be kept frozen or refrigerated until such time that
			 it is to be thawed for immediate consumption.
(2) Cleaning supplies and pesticides shall be
			 stored in a secure area completely separate from food, bedding storage, and
			 greyhounds.
(3) All food and water
			 dishes shall be free of foreign substances. Bowls, dishes, and other containers
			 used for the feeding and watering of greyhounds shall be cleaned and
			 disinfected daily, or more often if necessary, in order to maintain them free
			 from contamination.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.06 - Care

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(1) Greyhounds shall be supervised, at all
			 times, while in the turnout areas.
(2) Muzzles shall be lightweight and
			 constructed with plastic or padded wire. Worn, broken, or rusted muzzles are
			 prohibited.
(3) Muzzles shall be
			 used only at turnout. Greyhounds shall not be muzzled in their crates while
			 housed in the kennels unless permission is obtained from the Commission or
			 association veterinarian. Said permission shall be granted only for valid
			 documented medical conditions. In emergencies, or for protection of the
			 greyhounds, muzzles may be applied without prior permission.
(4) Effective control measures shall be used
			 to prevent infestation of greyhounds and premises with external parasites and
			 vermin.
(5) Sick, diseased, or
			 injured greyhounds shall be promptly provided with proper veterinary
			 care.
(6) The outbreak of any
			 communicable disease, that is capable of jeopardizing the welfare of other
			 greyhounds, shall be reported to the Racing Commission within 24 hours of its
			 detection. Willful failure to report such an outbreak shall subject the
			 person(s) guilty thereof to referral to the Commission for such action, as in
			 its discretion, it may determine.
(7) All greyhounds shall be vaccinated for
			 rabies in accordance with the Department of Food and Agriculture's regulations
			 (
			 330 CMR 10.00 ). Copies of
			 current rabies certificates, signed by a licensed veterinarian, must be on file
			 with the racing secretary. In addition, each greyhound shall be vaccinated for
			 distemper and any other disease(s) that the Commission or association
			 veterinarians have determined may be communicable to other greyhounds at their
			 facility.
(8) In accordance with
			 the interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the greyhounds, the judges,
			 upon advice of the association veterinarian, may postpone or cancel any race(s)
			 which, in the opinion of the association veterinarian and/or judges, would be
			 conducted under extra ordinary climatic or track conditions that could unduly
			 endanger the greyhounds.
(9)
			 Whenever, in the opinion of the association veterinarian, extraordinary
			 climatic conditions warrant, the judges may excuse any individual greyhound
			 that, in the opinion of its trainer, as absolute insurer of its condition, may
			 suffer adverse effects or be unable to produce a satisfactory result in a race
			 under those conditions. Scratches occurring under this provision shall not
			 incur any sanctions otherwise imposed by
			 205 CMR
			 5.00:
Rules of Greyhound
			 Racing
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.07 - Track Surface

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(1) The racing
			 surface and banking of all licensed greyhound tracks shall be designed, built,
			 and maintained in such a manner that will provide a safe racing environment for
			 the greyhounds.
(2) The track
			 surface shall provide adequate drainage and proper resiliency. The upper level
			 shall be non-abrasive to the greyhound's feet.
(3) The association shall maintain the track
			 surface and banking in a uniform condition to promote the safety of the
			 greyhounds.
(4) The track surface
			 shall be heated from beneath to prevent freezing and icing
			 conditions.
(5) Adequate watering
			 systems shall be in place to ensure that the track surface is watered
			 uniformly.
(6) Proper and
			 sufficient lighting shall be provided to ensure the safety and security of the
			 greyhounds.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.08 - Transportation

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(1) The kennel owner or trainer who initiates
			 transportation shall be responsible for the health, care, and safety of the
			 greyhounds.
(2) A qualified
			 individual shall accompany the greyhounds and be responsible for their care
			 during each trip.
(3) All
			 greyhounds transported to any licensed racetrack within the state shall be
			 hauled in crates designed and used for the sole purpose of transporting
			 greyhounds.
(4) Enclosures used in
			 greyhound transportation shall be of sound construction and be maintained in
			 good repair in order to ensure protection of the greyhounds from
			 injury.
(5) Floors and lower sides
			 shall be so constructed or covered on the inner surfaces in order to contain
			 waste and bedding materials.
(6)
			 Adequate space shall be provided so that the greyhounds contained therein may
			 comfortably turn around, stand erect, sit or lie down.
(7) Openings shall be provided to ensure
			 adequate ventilation while the greyhounds are in transport.
(8) Enclosures shall be cleaned and sanitized
			 before each use.
(9) Any greyhound
			 in obvious physical distress during transportation shall be provided with
			 proper veterinary care as soon as possible.
(10) Greyhounds in transit exceeding one hour
			 shall be provided, or shall have been provided prior to transit, with adequate
			 food and water.
(11) Greyhounds in
			 transit, within the Commonwealth, exceeding one hour shall have their physical
			 condition and individual enclosures inspected at least every four hours, and
			 their needs attended to immediately. Greyhounds shall be inspected more
			 frequently in temperature extremes.
(12) Greyhounds in transit requiring special
			 needs shall have those need conspicuously posted.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.09 - Pre-race and Post-race Facilities

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(1) Paddock
			 lockout kennels shall have a climate control system capable of maintaining a
			 temperature between 65ºF and 75ºF.
(2) Paddocks shall have an area equipped with
			 heating and air conditioning systems where the greyhounds may wait for weigh-in
			 unexposed to the elements.
(3) A
			 cool-out area, unexposed to the elements, shall be provided which shall have a
			 minimum of four water faucets equipped with hoses capable of cooling and
			 cleansing the greyhounds.
(4)
			 During warm weather seasons, a dipping vat in which greyhounds can be immersed
			 to quickly cool them after racing shall be provided in the cool-out
			 area.
(5) The association shall
			 provide a facility capable of providing emergency care to injured and stressed
			 greyhounds. The association shall equip and maintain the facility with the
			 equipment and supplies approved by the Commission Veterinarian.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.10 - Inspection Procedures

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(1) All racing
			 kennels shall be available for inspection, at all times, by the Commission
			 Veterinarian, State Police, or other designated representatives of the
			 Commission. Vehicles used to transport greyhounds shall be considered part of
			 the kennel and are subject to inspection.
(2) Inspections may be announced or
			 unannounced.
(3) A representative
			 of the kennel shall be present to assist during the inspection.
(4) A copy of any inspection report,
			 detailing the findings of the inspection, shall be made available to the
			 kennel.
(5) A follow-up inspection
			 may be conducted if corrective measures are required, or if sick or poorly
			 maintained greyhounds are discovered. The Commission may seek assistance from
			 Animal Control authorities for the removal and/or treatment of sick and poorly
			 maintained greyhounds.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.11 - Fines and Suspensions

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(1) No racing
			 official other than the Judges shall have the right to impose a fine or
			 suspension for violation of
			 205 CMR 12.00.
(2) The Judges may not rescind a fine or
			 suspension except with the approval of the Commission.
(3) All fines and suspensions imposed by the
			 Judges shall be promptly reported to the Racing Secretary in writing.
(4) Fines must be paid within 48 hours.
			 Delinquents may be suspended. All monies imposed, as fines shall be paid over
			 directly to the Commission.
(5) The
			 Commission shall have the power to alter, amend or modify the suspensions or
			 fines imposed by the Judges, or to rule off the offenders from all greyhound
			 track sunder its supervision. The Commission shall also have the power to
			 reinstate without fine or suspension.
(6) The Judges may suspend for no greater
			 period than ten days beyond the close of the meeting, anyone whom they have
			 authority to supervise, or they may impose a fine not exceeding $500.00. They
			 may also suspend any person declared guilty of any corrupt or fraudulent
			 practice by greyhound racing authorities of any other state or Judges of any
			 recognized meeting. All such suspensions and fines must be reported to the
			 Commission. If the punishment imposed is not, in the opinion of the Judges
			 sufficient, they shall report to the Commission.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.12 - Appeal to the Commission

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(1) An appeal from
			 the decision of the judges, in case of suspension or other penalties imposed on
			 persons licensed by the Commission, may be taken to the Commission, which may
			 either sustain the ruling, increase or decrease the penalty, or reinstate the
			 offender.
(2) Anappeal from the
			 decision of the Judges shall be filed in writing at the office of the
			 Commission within ten days of the date of the penalty.
(3) The appeal shall be signed by the person
			 making it, or his attorney, and must set forth his reason for believing he is
			 entitled to a hearing.
(4) An
			 applicant for a hearing on an appeal will be heard in person and may be
			 represented by counsel.
(5) All
			 requests to the Commission in connection with an appeal shall be in writing and
			 all papers filed with the Commission shall be property of the
			 Commission.
(6) An appeal to the
			 Commission from a decision of the Judges shall not effect such decision until
			 the Commission has acted upon the appeal unless otherwise ordered by a court of
			 competent jurisdiction.
(7) When a
			 hearing is held by the Commission, or when a matter or case is referred to the
			 Commission for review, the persons involved must be notified by the Commission
			 and if the persons fail to appear it shall be construed a waiver of right to a
			 hearing before the Commission.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 12.00 - The Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, And Transportation Of Racing Greyhounds › Section 12.13 - Severability

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If any regulation or section of
				205 CMR 12.00 is determined
				unlawful or invalid, the other sections shall continue in effect and shall be
				enforceable.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 13.00 - Massachusetts Gaming Commission Enforcement › Section 13.01 - Regulations and Licenses Continued

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(1)
Definitions
. For the purposes of 205 CMR 13.01, the
			 following words shall have the following meanings:
Commission
means the Massachusetts
				Gaming Commission established under M.G.L. c. 23K, except where that word is
				used in the phrase "Massachusetts State Racing Commission."
Massachusetts State Racing Commission
means the state racing commission established under M.G.L. c. 6, §
				48.
(2)
Continuity of Authority
. The regulations at
			 205 CMR
			 3.00 through
			 12.00 promulgated by or on
			 behalf of the Massachusetts State Racing Commission and lawfully in effect on
			 May 19, 2012 respecting the conduct of horse racing, harness horse racing, dog
			 racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and simulcasting, and the disposition and injury
			 reporting for greyhound racing, the award of economic assistance, the
			 distribution of funds to purse accounts of licensees, and the humane handling,
			 care, treatment, and transportation of racing greyhounds shall remain in effect
			 on and after May 20, 2012, to the extent consistent with St. 2011, c. 194.
All references in
				205 CMR
				3.00 through
				12.00 to the Massachusetts
				State Racing Commission shall, on and after May 20, 2012, be deemed to refer to
				the Massachusetts Gaming Commission established pursuant to M.G.L. c. 23K,
				§ 3.
All licenses and permits, lawfully in effect on May 19, 2012,
				issued by the Massachusetts State Racing Commission shall remain in effect. Any
				such license or permit shall be a revocable privilege and may be conditioned,
				suspended or revoked by the Commission.
Any investigation or enforcement action commenced, any cause
				for suspension or revocation of any such license or permit existing, and any
				offense as to any matter within the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts State
				Racing Commission committed, on or before May 19, 2012 shall not abate but
				shall continue on and after May 20, 2012 and shall be subject to investigation
				and enforcement by the Commission, the department of state police, the attorney
				general's office, or other governmental authority.