(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Permit” means a permit granted under this part to hold satellite simulcast betting. (c) “Satellite simulcast betting” means: (1) pari-mutuel betting at a satellite simulcast facility in the State on a race that is simulcast from a sending track by a mile thoroughbred racing licensee, a harness […]
(a) The Commission may approve satellite simulcast facilities that may conduct satellite simulcast betting. (b) This part does not authorize satellite simulcast betting at or through the direct use of lottery terminals in the State. (c) The Commission has jurisdiction over all satellite simulcast betting and other activities at a satellite simulcast facility to the same extent as […]
(a) A person must have a permit granted by the Commission whenever the person holds satellite simulcast betting. (b) Nothing in this Part III of this subtitle may preempt local zoning laws or ordinances.
(a) Any person may apply for a permit. (b) An applicant for a permit shall submit to the executive director of the Commission an application in the form that the Commission requires. (c) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the Commission shall conduct a personal and financial background check of an applicant for a permit […]
(a) The factors that the Commission shall consider in deciding whether to grant a permit shall include: (1) the needs and convenience of the public; (2) whether the satellite simulcast facility: (i) would be expected to interfere unreasonably with attendance at tracks; and (ii) meets the requirements of § 11–825(a) of this subtitle; (3) the desires of the political subdivision where […]
(a) The Commission shall grant a permit to each applicant whose application the Commission approves after the applicant pays the permit fee that the Commission requires. (b) A permit shall state the specific location where the permit applies. (c) If the Commission approves, an applicant for a permit may change the location for which a satellite simulcast facility […]
A permit entitles the holder to hold satellite simulcast betting at the satellite simulcast facility specified in the permit, but does not give the permit holder an ownership right to the permit or the simulcast signal.
(a) The Commission shall set the term of each permit. (b) If the Commission approves, a permit may be transferred to another person if: (1) the satellite simulcasting facility remains at the same location; and (2) the person complies with all regulations of the Commission established under § 11-316 of this title for the purchase or transfer of an […]
A permit holder shall keep records of ownership and submit annual reports of ownership as required under § 11-314 of this title.
Applicants for and holders of permits are subject to the denial of license and disciplinary provisions of § 11-308 of this title.
(a) A satellite simulcast facility: (1) shall be in premises owned or leased by a permit holder; (2) may not be within a 35-mile radius of any mile thoroughbred track or harness track unless approved by the track licensee, the group that represents a majority of the applicable owners and trainers licensed in the State and the group […]
(a) All money bet at a satellite simulcast facility shall be included in the applicable mutuel pools at the sending track. (b) Except as provided in § 11-827 of this part, the breakage, State tax, and takeout on all satellite simulcast betting shall be computed in the way normally applicable to pari-mutuel betting on a race at […]
After the respective portions have been retained by each person listed below, those persons may allocate, from the takeout at the satellite simulcast facility, the costs of operating a satellite simulcast facility and holding satellite simulcast betting: (1) the licensee of the sending track, from the licensee’s share; (2) the group that represents a majority of the […]
(a) A satellite simulcast facility shall transmit directly to the sending track all pari-mutuel information about the money bet at the satellite simulcast facility. (b) A sending track shall incorporate this information with information on pari-mutuel betting at the sending track.
Except for betting on races of national or international prominence which have been approved by the Commission, satellite simulcast betting may not be conducted: (1) on any day other than Sunday between 1:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; and (2) between 1:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
A permit holder under this subtitle may not lend or give money to a person for pari-mutuel betting.
The Commission shall include in its annual report to the Legislative Policy Committee of the Maryland General Assembly: (1) the effect of satellite simulcast betting on the racing industry in the State; (2) an appraisal of each permit holder, taking into consideration the results of inspections required under this section and any financial information that is submitted […]
The Commission shall adopt regulations to: (1) define the criteria for applicants for a satellite simulcast betting permit, which may include a nonrefundable application fee; (2) define allowable costs of operations under § 11-827 of this part; and (3) otherwise carry out this part.
