§ 11–522
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 11-522 (2026)
Title 11. Horse Racing
Subtitle 5. Thoroughbred Racing
§ 11–522LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Arabian breed horse” means a horse that:
(1)
is a purebred Arabian breed horse; and
(2)
has a valid certificate of registry with the Arabian Jockey Club of America.
(b)
A licensee at Pimlico Race Course or Laurel Park may conduct live racing of Arabian breed horses if:
(1)
no more than one Arabian breed race is conducted per day;
(2)
no more than three Arabian breed races are conducted during a race meet;
(3)
an Arabian breed race is conducted in addition to, and not in place of, an existing thoroughbred race;
(4)
an Arabian breed race does not reduce the number of thoroughbred races conducted by the licensee per racing day;
(5)
the purse for an Arabian breed race is:
(i)
not funded by the thoroughbred purse account; and
(ii)
funded by the licensee or the sponsor of the Arabian horse race;
(6)
the takeout provisions of §§ 11–514 and 11–515 of this subtitle are applied to the race;
(7)
the licensee pays all taxes and fees associated with the Arabian breed race that would otherwise be due on a thoroughbred race; and
(8)
the Arabian breed race is approved by the State Racing Commission.