Title 11. Horse Racing — Subtitle 6. Harness Racing

the fact that the applicant has qualified for a license;

the dates of the race meeting awarded;

the total number of racing days awarded; and

the kind of racing to be held.

total at least 3 more than those awarded for racing at that track in the previous calendar year; or

result from the transfer of racing days to that track from another track in the same year.

hold the hearing not more than 10 miles from the track where the racing is to be held; and

allow any person to testify.

at least 15 days before the hearing, shall have notice of the hearing published in at least 1 newspaper with a substantial circulation in the county where the track is located; and

shall try to give notice of the hearing to any public unit or private organization that has made a written request for notice.

If the transfer of racing days from one track to another becomes necessary due to fire, flood, mechanical failure, or any other similar circumstance deemed by the Commission to constitute an emergency:

As soon as the track and the facilities of the licensee from which race days were transferred under paragraph (1) of this subsection are in a condition to continue racing and pari–mutuel betting, any remaining days of the meet that was being conducted when the days were transferred shall be held at the track from which the days were transferred.

A licensee whose average handle is $150,000 or less shall keep the breakage.

A licensee whose average handle is over $150,000 shall:

17% from each regular mutuel pool;

19% from each multiple mutuel pool for 2 horses; and

25% from each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses.

not more than 18.75% from each regular mutuel pool;

not more than 20.75% from each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses; and

not more than 26.75% from each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses.

on the first $125,000 of the average handle:

on the rest of the average handle:

purses;

personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction; and

maintenance of proper living conditions in the backstretch.

From the licensee’s share of the takeout, the licensee shall allocate 0.25% of each mutuel pool to improve the facilities and services of the track and to increase marketing activity, so as to promote:

The General Assembly, by statute, may direct that the Commission not award in the following calendar year part or all of the racing days authorized under § 11–610 of this part to the licensee if the General Assembly finds that:

one–half to purses; and

one–half to personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction.

one–half to purses; and

one–half to personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction.

on the first $125,000 of the average handle:

on the rest of the average handle:

1% of each multiple mutuel pool for 3 or more horses.

purses;

personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction; and

maintenance of proper living conditions in the backstretch.

From the licensee’s share of the takeout, the licensee shall allocate 0.25% of each mutuel pool to improve the facilities and services of the track and to increase marketing activity, so as to promote:

The General Assembly, by statute, may direct that the Commission not award in the following calendar year part or all of the racing days authorized under § 11–610 of this part to the licensee if the General Assembly finds that:

one–half to purses; and

one–half to personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction.

one–half to purses; and

one–half to personnel–related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction.

A licensee shall:

The first payment of estimated tax is due 33 days after the start of the race meeting and covers the estimated tax for the first 30 days of the race meeting.

The estimated daily tax for each later day of the race meeting shall be paid to the Commission not later than 72 hours after the close of racing for that day.

The total tax due for the race meeting shall be paid within 5 days after the close of the race meeting.

The Advisory Committee consists of members appointed by the Commission with the approval of the Secretary.

Of the members of the Advisory Committee:

This subsection does not apply to the chairman of the Advisory Committee.

The term of a member of the Advisory Committee is 4 years and begins on June 1.

A member of the Advisory Committee may serve multiple but not consecutive complete terms.

The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms in effect for members of the Advisory Committee on October 1, 1992.

If a member other than the 2 members nominated by the chairman of the Commission has not been nominated by June 1, the Commission, with the approval of the Secretary, shall nominate the member.

At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.

A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed.

The term of the chairman of the Advisory Committee is 1 year.

At the end of a term, the chairman continues to serve until a successor is appointed.

A chairman who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed.

An individual stops serving as chairman when the individual leaves the Advisory Committee.

may not receive compensation; but

is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

administer the Fund with the help and advice of the Advisory Committee; and

order each payment that is to be made from the Fund.

deposit the money allocated by each licensee to the Fund into a bank or trust company in the State; and

require the bank or trust company to secure the Fund by collateral.

the breeder of the horse has maintained a place of abode in Maryland for more than 9 months immediately before registration;

the breeder of the horse keeps breeding stock continually in Maryland;

the horse was conceived during the previous season by the horse’s dam being covered by a Maryland stallion registered with the Advisory Committee; or

the horse’s dam was sent to Maryland to foal and after foaling was covered by a Maryland stallion during the season of the horse’s birth.

the number of Fund Races;

the amount of each purse and bonus;

the date of each Fund Race;

the distance of each Fund Race;

each breeder’s award;

nomination and registration procedures; and

any other condition needed to carry out the purpose of a Fund Race.