Section 11-635 – Purses
(a) A licensee may add to any purse in a Fund Race. (b) A purse, authorized under this part and paid in a Fund Race, is specifically excluded from breeders’ bonuses, purses, or stakes that are paid or offered by licensees in races other than Fund Races, as determined by agreement or formula between a licensee and […]
Section 11-541 – Cancellation
(a) If there are fewer than 5 separate qualified entries in a Fund Race, the Commission shall cancel the Fund Race. (b) If the Commission cancels a Fund Race, the Commission shall give notice to the licensee in time to allow the licensee to schedule a substitute race.
Section 11-601 – “Average Handle” Defined
In this subtitle, “average handle” means the daily average amount bet in a year.
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.