# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 11. Horse Racing

### Subtitle 8. Pari-Mutuel Betting

#### Section 11-831

The Commission shall include in its annual report to the Legislative Policy Committee of the Maryland General Assembly:

(1) the effect of satellite simulcast betting on the racing industry in the State;

(2) an appraisal of each permit holder, taking into consideration the results of inspections required under this section and any financial information that is submitted to the Commission;

(3) if any additional permit has been granted under this section:

  (i) the reasons for granting the permit; and

  (ii) the anticipated impact of the new facility on existing permit holders and racing licensees; and

(4) if an application for a permit or permit renewal has been denied:

  (i) the reasons for denying the permit or renewal; and

  (ii) the impact on racing licensees if the Commission denied a permit renewal application.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)