§3A-200. Short title.
Sections 1 through 35 of this act and Section 209 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma Horse Racing Act”. Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 1, emerg. eff. March 22, 1983.
§3A-200.1. Definitions.
A. As used in the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act: 1. “Commission” means the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission; 2. “Enclosure” means all buildings, structures and grounds utilized for the conduct of a race meeting and/or gaming at the race track and any additional areas designated by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission; 3. “Family” means husband, wife, […]
§3A-201. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission – Creation – Membership – Appointment – Term – Removal – Vacancies.
A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, which shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least one member shall be appointed from each congressional district, and at least three of the remaining members shall be experienced in the horse industry […]
§3A-202. Conflicts of interest.
No individual shall be a member of the Commission if the individual or a member of the family of the individual has a financial interest in any organization licensee and no individual other than an individual required by the provisions of Section 201 of this title to be experienced in the horse industry shall be […]
§3A-203. Meetings – Officers – Quorum – Legal proceedings or actions – Compensation.
A. The Commission shall meet at such times and places within this state as the Commission determines. The members of the Commission shall annually elect a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary from the membership of the Commission. No member of the Commission shall serve more than two (2) successive terms as chairman. A majority of the […]
§3A-203.1. Commission member prohibited from performing certain activities.
A. A member of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission shall not accept any gift, loan, entertainment or favor from any occupation or organization licensee, except such suitable facilities and services within the enclosure of an organization licensee as may be required by the member to facilitate the proper performance of his or her duties. A […]
§3A-203.2. Advisory councils and task forces.
The Commission is hereby authorized to appoint such advisory councils and task forces as it deems necessary for counsel and advice concerning the formulation and administration of the rules of racing and the administration of the programs authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act. Added by Laws 1983, c. 11, § 7, […]
§3A-203.3. Executive director – Appointment – Qualifications – Duties and compensation – Equal opportunity plan – Law enforcement division – Surety bond.
A. The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission shall appoint an executive director who shall have the same qualifications as a member of the Commission. The qualification regarding the residency requirement for Commission members shall not apply to the executive director. The executive director shall have experience in the horse racing industry of a character and for […]
§3A-203.4. Stewards – Chief steward and assistant stewards – Other personnel – Compensation – Duties.
A. At each pari-mutuel race meeting held pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission shall employ three individuals to be stewards. At non-pari-mutuel race meetings and for training races, the organization licensee may employ its own stewards in accordance with the rules of the American Quarter Horse […]
§3A-203.5. Stewards – Examinations – Qualifications – Licenses.
A. The Commission shall require applicants for a license as a steward to pass an examination on matters relating to the duties of stewards. Examinations shall be held at such times and places as may be determined by the Commission. Notice of the times and places of the examinations shall be given as determined by […]
§3A-203.6. Subpoenas – Oaths and affirmations – False testimony.
A. The Commission, its executive director, or the stewards may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses or the production of any records, books, memoranda, documents, or other papers or things, to enable any of them to effectually discharge its or his duties, and may administer oaths or affirmations as necessary in connection therewith. B. […]
§3A-203.7. Purpose and intent of act – Rules and regulations.
In the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, it is hereby declared to be the purpose and intent of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act to vest in the Commission plenary power to promulgate rules and regulations for the forceful control of race meetings held in this state. The rules and regulations shall: 1. […]
§3A-203.8. Non-pari-mutuel tracks – Time for payment of claims.
Any non-pari-mutuel track, coming within the provisions of this act, shall pay, within thirty (30) days, any claims submitted by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, to reimburse the Commission for any verified expenses incurred in administering this act. If such claims are not paid within the thirty-day period, the Commission may take such action as […]
§3A-204. Powers and duties of Commission.
A. The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission shall: 1. Have supervision of: a.all race meetings held in this state; provided, for non-pari-mutuel race meetings and training races held at non-pari-mutuel tracks jurisdiction of the Commission shall be limited to a period of time beginning twelve (12) hours before the commencement of the first race on a […]
§3A-204.1B. Equine Drug Testing Revolving Fund.
There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, to be designated the “Equine Drug Testing Revolving Fund”. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, from appropriations made […]
§3A-204.1C. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Operational Expenses Revolving Fund.
There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to be designated as the “Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Operational Expenses Revolving Fund”. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations or reconciliation, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma […]
§3A-204.1D. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission – Budget.
A. The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Operational Expenses Revolving Fund shall be used to fund the operations of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission within the limits of the budget (Budget). B. The Budget for the initial fiscal year of this act shall be established by vote at a Commission meeting and shall not exceed Three […]
§3A-204.2. Occupation licenses for certain racetrack personnel – Application – Fees – Grounds for refusal to issue – Suspension or revocation – Disposition of fees.
A. The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission shall issue occupation licenses to horse owners, trainers, jockeys, agents, apprentices, grooms, exercise persons, veterinarians, valets, blacksmiths, concessionaires, stewards, starters, timers, judges, supervisors of mutuels, guards, and such other personnel designated by the Commission whose work, in whole or in part, is conducted upon racetrack grounds which are owned […]
§3A-204.3. Suspension or revocation of occupation license at race meeting – Procedure.
A. The Commission or the stewards or the judges at a race meeting shall have the authority to revoke or suspend an occupation license. If the Commission revokes or suspends an occupation license, or a steward or the judges at any race meeting suspend an occupation license, the occupation license of the person shall remain […]
§3A-205. License required.
A. No person shall conduct a horse race where the public is charged any type of fee for admission, parking, or to race a horse without a valid organization license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act. B. Any person violating the provision of this section, upon conviction, shall be guilty […]