Section 11-602 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle applies only to harness racing licenses and to licensees who have been awarded racing days to hold harness racing.
Section 11-603 – Harness Racing Limited to Standardbred Horses
A licensee may hold harness racing only with standardbred horses.
Section 11-604 – Three Harness Judges Required
Three harness judges shall officiate at each race that a licensee holds.
Section 11-605 – Sunday Racing Authorized
If the Commission approves, harness racing may be held on a Sunday.
Section 11-606 – Racing After 2 a.m
A licensee may not hold live harness racing after 2 a.m. unless circumstances beyond the control of the licensee cause a delay.
Section 11-608 – Notice of License and Fees
(a) Subject to § 11-610 of this subtitle, if an applicant qualifies for a license under this title, the Commission shall send the applicant a notice stating: (1) the fact that the applicant has qualified for a license; (2) the dates of the race meeting awarded; (3) the total number of racing days awarded; and (4) the kind of racing […]
Section 11-609 – Harness Racing Restrictions
The Commission may not issue: (1) licenses to more than 3 racing associations; (2) a license for use in Carroll, Dorchester, Frederick, Montgomery, or Wicomico County; or (3) more than 1 license for use in any 1 county.
Section 11-534 – Meetings; Compensation
(a) The Advisory Committee shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (b) A member of the Advisory Committee: (1) may not receive compensation; but (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Section 11-610 – Racing Days
(a) The Commission may award for any calendar year up to the number of racing days requested by an applicant. (b) The decision of the Commission on the award of a racing day is final.
Section 11-535 – Administration of Fund
(a) The Commission shall: (1) administer the Fund and the Maryland-Bred Race Program with the help and advice of the Advisory Committee; and (2) order each payment that is to be made from the Fund. (b) The Commission shall: (1) deposit the money allocated to the Fund by each mile thoroughbred racing licensee and the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural […]