Section 11-520 – Transfer or Sale of Preakness Stakes
(a) The requirements of this section are established in recognition of the significance of the Preakness Stakes to the State. (b) The Preakness Stakes may be transferred to another track in the State only as a result of a disaster or emergency. (c) If the Preakness Stakes is transferred out of the State, the Commission may: (1) revoke any […]
Section 11-521 – Condemnation of Private Thoroughbred Racing-Related Property for Public Use
(a) In addition to the other provisions of this subtitle, in accordance with the sovereign power of the State and the provisions of Article III, §§ 40 and 40A of the Maryland Constitution, and subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the State may acquire by purchase or condemnation for public use with just […]
Section 11-522 – Live Racing of Arabian Breed Horses
(a) In this section, “Arabian breed horse” means a horse that: (1) is a purebred Arabian breed horse; and (2) has a valid certificate of registry with the Arabian Jockey Club of America. (b) A licensee at Pimlico Race Course may conduct live racing of Arabian breed horses if: (1) no more than one Arabian breed race is conducted per […]
Section 11-522.1 – Maryland International Thoroughbred Race at Laurel Park
(a) (1) There is a Maryland International thoroughbred race conducted by a licensee at Laurel Park. (2) The Maryland International is a graded stakes race run on a turf track. (b) The purse for the Maryland International shall be funded by the Special Fund established under § 11–402 of this title. (c) The takeout provisions of this subtitle shall apply […]
Section 11-523 – “State Fair Society” Defined
In this part, “State Fair Society” means the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc.
Section 11-524 – State Fair Society — in General
(a) (1) The Commission shall issue a special thoroughbred racing license to the State Fair Society to hold a race meeting. (2) The race meeting shall: (i) last not more than 10 days in a calendar year; (ii) be held with or for the benefit of the State Fair or a county fair or agricultural exhibition; and (iii) comply with this […]
Section 11-525 – State Fair Society — Allocation of Takeout
(a) On all races the State Fair Society holds each year, the State Fair Society may keep: (1) 10.25% of each regular mutuel pool; (2) 10.25% of each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses; (3) 10.25% of the money bet in the first race of the day with a multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses; (4) 14% of […]
Section 11-526 – Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
(a) In this section, “Park and Planning Commission” means the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. (b) The State Racing Commission shall issue a special thoroughbred racing license to the Park and Planning Commission to hold racing in 4 one-day race meetings at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center. (c) The racing days shall be held: (1) on dates that […]
Section 11-529 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advisory Committee” means the Maryland-Bred Race Fund Advisory Committee. (c) “Fund” means the Maryland-Bred Race Fund. (d) “Fund Race” means a race funded by the Maryland-Bred Race Fund.
Section 11-513 – Hearing for Increased or Transferred Days
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Commission shall hold a public hearing before the Commission awards, for racing at a particular track, racing days that: (1) total at least 3 more than those awarded for racing at that track in the previous calendar year; or (2) result from the transfer of racing days to that […]