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4-31-5-1. Recognized Meeting Permit; Issuance Limitations

Sec. 1. (a) A person may not conduct, assist, or aid or abet in conducting a horse racing meeting in which the pari-mutuel system of wagering is permitted unless that person secures a recognized meeting permit under this chapter. (b) The commission may not issue a recognized meeting permit for: (1) an activity other than […]

4-31-5-10. Commission Permission for Permit Holder Actions

Sec. 10. Upon receipt of an application from a recognized meeting permit holder, the commission may grant permission for: (1) more than nine (9) races each day; (2) race cards lost because of inclement weather or other emergencies, to be made up at the rate of one (1) race each day or on additional dates […]

4-31-5-10.5. Variance of Racing Days

Sec. 10.5. Upon a petition filed by a permit holder, the commission may increase or decrease the number of racing days previously granted by the commission to that permit holder for a racing meeting. As added by P.L.24-1992, SEC.15.

4-31-5-11. Scheduling One or More Races on Each Racing Day

Sec. 11. The commission may require each permit holder to schedule one (1) or more races on each racing day: (1) solely for Indiana owned horses; (2) solely for Indiana sired horses; (3) solely for Indiana bred horses; or (4) for a combination of Indiana owned horses, Indiana sired horses, and Indiana bred horses. As […]

4-31-5-12. Permit; Contents

Sec. 12. A permit issued under this chapter must: (1) state the name of the permit holder; (2) specify the place where the horse racing meeting is to be conducted; (3) specify the types of racing that are permitted; (4) specify the days on which the permit holder may conduct races, subject to section 9 […]

4-31-5-13. Transfer of Permits

Sec. 13. A permit issued under this chapter is not transferable and applies only to the racetrack specified in the permit. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

4-31-5-14. Posting of Permits

Sec. 14. A permit holder shall post the permit in a prominent place in the permit holder’s principal office at the racetrack during the horse racing meeting. The permit holder shall show the permit to a person requesting to see it at a reasonable time. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

4-31-5-15. Deposit of Fees and Penalties

Sec. 15. Any fees or penalties collected by the commission under IC 4-31-3-9(1)(E) through IC 4-31-3-9(1)(G) shall be paid into the state general fund. As added by P.L.24-1992, SEC.17.

4-31-5-2. Application for Permit

Sec. 2. (a) An application for renewal of an existing recognized meeting permit must be filed with the commission no later than November 1 of the year preceding the year in which the horse racing meeting is to be conducted. The timing for filing an initial application for a recognized meeting permit shall be established […]

4-31-5-5. List of Personnel to Be Employed

Sec. 5. Each applicant for a recognized meeting permit must file with the commission a list of the personnel to be employed during the racing meeting. The list must include the names of the: (1) identifier; (2) starters; (3) racing secretary; (4) handicapper; (5) clerk of the course; (6) paddock judge; (7) patrol judges; (8) […]

4-31-5-6. Filing Requirements

Sec. 6. (a) The commission may not issue a recognized meeting permit unless the applicant has filed with the commission: (1) a financial statement prepared and certified by a certified public accountant in accordance with sound accounting practices, showing the net worth of the applicant; (2) a statement from the department of state revenue and […]

4-31-5-6.5. Bonds

Sec. 6.5. (a) At least sixty (60) days before the commencement of a horse racing meeting, a permit holder shall: (1) post a bond in an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000), as determined by the commission; or (2) submit to the commission alternative proof of financial responsibility approved by the commission. (b) […]

4-31-5-8. Decision by Commission on Permit Application; Issuance or Denial

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), the commission may issue or deny a permit to an applicant to conduct a horse racing meeting after the proper filing of: (1) an application for a permit; and (2) the other information required by this chapter. The commission shall meet as soon as practicable after […]

4-31-5-9. Dates and Number of Racing Days

Sec. 9. (a) The commission shall determine the dates and (if the commission adopts a rule under subsection (c)) the number of racing days authorized under each recognized meeting permit. Except for racing at winterized tracks, a recognized meeting may not be conducted after December 10 of a calendar year. (b) Except as provided in […]