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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 09.10.06.06" title_num="09" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="06" heading="Phase I Documents and Information.">
  <text>The following documents and information, sworn before a notary public as to the truth and validity by the applicant or, if the applicant is not an individual, by the chief executive officer of the applicant, shall be submitted to the Commission in Phase I:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A completed application form obtained from the Commission which shall provide for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The name of the applicant;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The address of the principal office of the applicant in Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The exact location of the proposed racetrack;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A detailed description of the proposed racetrack and racetrack facilities;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Operational plans, including the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Type of racing,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Number of days of live racing,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Number of races per day, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Number of days of simulcast racing; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A projected satellite simulcast betting network;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The information required under:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Regulations .10—.12 of this chapter regarding personal and financial background;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Regulations .13—.18 0f this chapter regarding ownership; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Regulations .29—.34 of this chapter regarding financial matters, including audited financial statements;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A time schedule estimating when each of the following tasks will begin and end following an approval by the Commission to proceed to Phase II:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Acquiring land;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Soliciting bids;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Awarding construction contracts;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Construction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Hiring management personnel;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Staffing and implementing a marketing plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Training staff; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Obtaining all necessary local use permits from governmental authorities including zoning and liquor sales;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The applicant's business structure, including an organizational chart;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A statement that the applicant accepts the risk of adverse publicity, embarrassment, criticism, or other circumstance, including financial loss, that may result from action by the Commission regarding the application;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>An express and irrevocable waiver of claims against the Commission, its members and employees, and the State of Maryland from each individual who provides information under Regulation .10 of this chapter for any damages that may result from actions, errors, or omissions by the Commission regarding the application;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>A list containing the name, type of service rendered or expected to be rendered, and costs incurred to date and any additional projected costs of all paid consultants, including, but not limited to, veterinary, racetrack design or maintenance, management, marketing, legal, or legislative services:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Used by the applicant during the 3-year period preceding the date the application was filed; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Expected to be used by the applicant to prepare for a hearing on the application and to prepare the racetrack for racing; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>The name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the applicant as the primary contact person for the Commission during the application process.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>