Section 431.301 – Short Title.
431.301 Short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “horse racing law of 1995”. History: 1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
Section 431.302 – Definitions.
431.302 Definitions. Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) “Affiliate” means a person who, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with; is in a partnership or joint venture relationship with; or is a co-shareholder of a corporation, co-member of a limited liability company, or co-partner in a limited […]
Section 431.303 – Office of Racing Commissioner; Creation; Powers and Duties of Racing Commissioner.
431.303 Office of racing commissioner; creation; powers and duties of racing commissioner. Sec. 3. The office of racing commissioner is created within the department of agriculture. The racing commissioner has the powers and duties prescribed in this act and shall administer the provisions of this act relating to licensing, enforcement, and regulation. The racing commissioner […]
Section 431.304 – Racing Commissioner; Appointment; Qualifications; Individuals Prohibited From Wagering.
431.304 Racing commissioner; appointment; qualifications; individuals prohibited from wagering. Sec. 4. (1) The racing commissioner shall be appointed for a term of 4 years by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. (2) The racing commissioner shall be a resident of this state and during his or her term of […]
Section 431.305 – Racing Commissioner; Oath of Office.
431.305 Racing commissioner; oath of office. Sec. 5. Before beginning his or her duties of office, the racing commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office with the condition that he or she will competently and faithfully execute and perform all the duties pertaining to the office according to the laws of this state. History: […]
Section 431.306 – Racing Commissioner; Salary; Appointment of Deputy Commissioners and State Stewards as Special Deputies; Powers and Duties; Employment of Other Personnel; Record of Proceedings and Preservation of Documents; Annual Report.
431.306 Racing commissioner; salary; appointment of deputy commissioners and state stewards as special deputies; powers and duties; employment of other personnel; record of proceedings and preservation of documents; annual report. Sec. 6. (1) The racing commissioner shall receive an annual salary as appropriated by the legislature. The racing commissioner shall appoint 2 deputy commissioners and […]
Section 431.306a – Horse Racing Advisory Commission; Creation; Membership; Appointment; Terms; Removal; Chairperson; Meetings; Business at Public Meetings; Writings Subject to MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
431.306a Horse racing advisory commission; creation; membership; appointment; terms; removal; chairperson; meetings; business at public meetings; writings subject to MCL 15.231 to 15.246. Sec. 6a. (1) The horse racing advisory commission is created within the department of agriculture and rural development. (2) The advisory commission consists of the following members, appointed by the governor: (a) […]
Section 431.307 – Rules; Security; Sanctions; Approval of Certain Extensions, Additions, Modifications, or Improvements; Compelling Production of Books, Records, Memoranda, Data, and Documents; Removal of Employee or Official; Compliance; Failure of Witness to Appear or Testify; False Testimony as Felony; Penalty.
431.307 Rules; security; sanctions; approval of certain extensions, additions, modifications, or improvements; compelling production of books, records, memoranda, data, and documents; removal of employee or official; compliance; failure of witness to appear or testify; false testimony as felony; penalty. Sec. 7. (1) The racing commissioner may promulgate rules pursuant to the administrative procedures act of […]
Section 431.308 – Issuance of Licenses; General Classes; Prohibition; Limitation Pari-Mutuel Wagering.
431.308 Issuance of licenses; general classes; prohibition; limitation pari-mutuel wagering. Sec. 8. (1) The racing commissioner may issue the following general classes of licenses: (a) Occupational licenses issued to individuals participating in, involved in, or otherwise having to do with horse racing, pari-mutuel wagering, or simulcasting at a licensed race meeting in this state. (b) […]
Section 431.308a – Holder of Casino License; Issuance of Race Meeting License; Limitation.
431.308a Holder of casino license; issuance of race meeting license; limitation. Sec. 8a. (1) If the racing commissioner determines that all of the requirements of this act for issuing a race meeting license are met, the racing commissioner shall issue a race meeting license to the holder of a casino license issued under section 6 […]
Section 431.309 – Track License; Issuance; Validity; Application; Grant or Denial of License; Review; Transfer to New Racetrack Owner; Suspension or Revocation of License; Imposition of Fine; Appeal; Prohibition.
431.309 Track license; issuance; validity; application; grant or denial of license; review; transfer to new racetrack owner; suspension or revocation of license; imposition of fine; appeal; prohibition. Sec. 9. (1) The racing commissioner shall issue, without further application, a track license to any person holding a valid track license under former 1980 PA 327, and […]
Section 431.309a – Toll-Free Compulsive Gaming Helpline Number; Posting.
431.309a Toll-free compulsive gaming helpline number; posting. Sec. 9a. Each holder of the track license shall post a toll-free compulsive gaming helpline number at each entrance and exit of the racetrack and at each location on the racetrack where wagers on horse races are accepted and shall include that number on all advertisement and promotional […]
Section 431.309b – Point of Sale Device or Automatic Teller Machine Service Located on License Holder’s Premises; Preventing Access to Cash Benefits From Michigan Bridge Card; Definition.
431.309b Point of sale device or automatic teller machine service located on license holder’s premises; preventing access to cash benefits from Michigan bridge card; definition. Sec. 9b. (1) The holder of a track license shall work with the department of human services and with persons that provide point of sale device or automated teller machine […]
Section 431.310 – Thoroughbred or Standardbred Race Meeting; Live and Simulcast Horse Races; Race Meeting License; Application; Filing; Investigation to Determine Compliance.
431.310 Thoroughbred or standardbred race meeting; live and simulcast horse races; race meeting license; application; filing; investigation to determine compliance. Sec. 10. (1) A person that desires to conduct a thoroughbred or standardbred race meeting, or a combination of these race meetings, with pari-mutuel wagering on the results of live and simulcast horse races under […]
Section 431.312 – Applicant for License to Conduct Thoroughbred or Standardbred Race Meeting; Live Racing and Simulcast Requirements; Amended License.
431.312 Applicant for license to conduct thoroughbred or standardbred race meeting; live racing and simulcast requirements; amended license. Sec. 12. (1) An applicant for a license to conduct a thoroughbred race meeting shall apply to conduct not fewer than 30 days of live thoroughbred racing during its proposed race meeting. Except during the opening and […]
Section 431.313 – Contracts With Certified Horsemen’s Organizations.
431.313 Contracts with certified horsemen’s organizations. Sec. 13. (1) A race meeting licensee shall have a current written contract with a certified horsemen’s organization before it may conduct live or simulcast horse races with pari-mutuel wagering on the results of the races pursuant to its license. (2) The racing commissioner shall register and certify all […]
Section 431.314 – Grant or Denial of Application for Race Meeting License; Conditions for Simulcast Authorization; Charitable Organization; Imposition of Fine or Revocation or Suspension of License; Notice; Appeal; Maintenance of Account for Deposit of Money.
431.314 Grant or denial of application for race meeting license; conditions for simulcast authorization; charitable organization; imposition of fine or revocation or suspension of license; notice; appeal; maintenance of account for deposit of money. Sec. 14. (1) Before November 1 of the year preceding the year for which applications are made, the racing commissioner shall […]
Section 431.315 – Statement of Receipts; Filing; Certification; Availability to Public; Preparation; Review; Remittance of Money Due State or Other Entities; Licensure of Person and Racetrack Required.
431.315 Statement of receipts; filing; certification; availability to public; preparation; review; remittance of money due state or other entities; licensure of person and racetrack required. Sec. 15. (1) Before March 31 of each year, each holder of a race meeting or track license shall file with the racing commissioner a certified statement of receipts from […]
Section 431.316 – Occupational License; Issuance; Persons Required to Be Licensed; Exception; Conditions to Licensure; Additional Requirements; Fingerprints; Duties and Responsibilities of Trainer; Suspension of Occupational License; Notice; Hearing; Appeal; License Fee.
431.316 Occupational license; issuance; persons required to be licensed; exception; conditions to licensure; additional requirements; fingerprints; duties and responsibilities of trainer; suspension of occupational license; notice; hearing; appeal; license fee. Sec. 16. (1) Each person participating in or having to do with pari-mutuel horse racing or pari-mutuel wagering on the results of horse races at […]
Section 431.317 – Lawful Forms of Pari-Mutuel Wagering; Preapproval by Racing Commissioner Required; Use of Totalisator or Other Device; Commission Retained by Holder of Race Meeting License; Definitions; Retention and Payment of Breaks; Payoff Prices of Tickets; “Minus Pool” Defined; Patron Less Than 18 Years Old Prohibited; Wagering to Occur at Licensed Race Meeting; Prohibited Conduct; Felony; Penalty; “Act or Transaction Relative to Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Results of Live or Simulcast Horse Races” Defined.
431.317 Lawful forms of pari-mutuel wagering; preapproval by racing commissioner required; use of totalisator or other device; commission retained by holder of race meeting license; definitions; retention and payment of breaks; payoff prices of tickets; “minus pool” defined; patron less than 18 years old prohibited; wagering to occur at licensed race meeting; prohibited conduct; felony; […]