§ 11–804
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 11-804 (2026)
Title 11. Horse Racing
Subtitle 8. Pari-Mutuel Betting
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(a)
The intent of this section is similar to that of the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978, 15 U.S.C. §§ 3001 through 3007.
(b)
If the Commission approves, a licensee may contract to hold pari-mutuel betting on a race that is held at an out-of-state track where betting on racing is lawful.
(c)
Pari-mutuel betting under this section may only occur:
(1)
on a racing day when the Commission has authorized the licensee to hold racing; and
(2)
(i)
at the track of the licensee;
(ii)
at any track where pari-mutuel betting on races on the racing program of the licensee for that day is authorized; or
(iii)
at a satellite simulcast facility.
(d)
(1)
The breakage and takeout for pari-mutuel betting under this section shall be computed in the way normally applicable to pari-mutuel betting on racing the licensee holds.
(2)
From the takeout the licensee shall deduct:
(i)
the State tax on all mutuel pools;
(ii)
the amount to be paid under the contract to the out-of-state track; and
(iii)
the cost of transmission.
(3)
The licensee shall then allocate the rest of the takeout in the way applicable to the racing that the licensee holds.
(e)
A contract with an out-of-state track under this section is subject to the approval of the group that represents a majority of the owners and trainers who race horses at that track and the group that represents a majority of the applicable breeders in this State.