Michigan Compiled Laws Act 279 Of 1995 Horse Racing Law Of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336)

AN ACT to license and regulate the conducting of horse race meetings in this state with pari-mutuel wagering on the results of horse races and persons involved in horse racing and pari-mutuel gaming activities at such race meetings; to create the office of racing commissioner; to prescribe the powers and duties of the racing commissioner; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of agriculture and the director of the department of agriculture; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for the imposition of taxes and fees and the disposition of revenues; to impose certain taxes; to create funds; to legalize and permit the pari-mutuel method of wagering on the results of live and simulcast races at licensed race meetings in this state; to appropriate the funds derived from pari-mutuel wagering on the results of horse races at licensed race meetings in this state; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

History: 1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996

Section 431.301 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “horse racing law of 1995”. History: 1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9,
Section 431.302 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Affiliate" means a person who, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with;...
Section 431.303 Office Of Racing Commissioner; Creation; Powers And Duties Of Racing Commissioner.
The office of racing commissioner is created within the department of agriculture. The racing commissioner has the powers and duties prescribed in this act...
Section 431.304 Racing Commissioner; Appointment; Qualifications; Individuals Prohibited From Wagering.
(1) The racing commissioner shall be appointed for a term of 4 years by the governor by and with the advice and consent of...
Section 431.305 Racing Commissioner; Oath Of Office.
Before beginning his or her duties of office, the racing commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office with the condition that he or...
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.
(1) The racing commissioner shall receive an annual salary as appropriated by the legislature. The racing commissioner shall appoint 2 deputy commissioners and 3...
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.
(1) The racing commissioner may promulgate rules pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, for conducting...
Section 431.308 Issuance Of Licenses; General Classes; Prohibition.
(1) The racing commissioner may issue the following general classes of licenses: (a) Occupational licenses issued to individuals participating in, involved in, or otherwise...
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; Additional License; Prohibitions.
(1) The racing commissioner shall issue, without further application, a track license to any person holding a valid track license under former 1980 PA...
Section 431.309a Toll-free Compulsive Gaming Helpline Number; Posting.
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...
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.
(1) The holder of a track license shall work with the department of human services and with persons that provide point of sale device...
Section 431.310 Thoroughbred, Standardbred, Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, American Paint Horse, Or Arabian Race Meeting; Live And Simulcast Horse Races; Race Meeting License; Application; Filing; Investigation To Determine Compliance; Time Restriction On Conduct Of Certain Live Horse Races.
(1) A person desiring to conduct a thoroughbred, standardbred, quarter horse, Appaloosa, American paint horse, or Arabian race meeting, or a combination of these...
Section 431.312 Applicants For Certain License; Live Racing Requirements.
(1) Each applicant for a thoroughbred, quarter horse, Appaloosa, American paint horse, or Arabian license in a county located outside of a city area...
Section 431.313 Contracts With Certified Horsemen's Organizations.
(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...
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 Funds; Issuance Of 1999 Race Meeting Dates.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (8), before November 1 of the year preceding the year for which applications are made, the racing commissioner...
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.
(1) Before March 31 of each year, each holder of a race meeting or track license shall file with the racing commissioner a certified...
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.
(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 a...
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; Transaction Within Enclosure Of Race Meeting.
(1) The pari-mutuel system of wagering upon the results of horse races as permitted by this act shall not be held or construed to...
Section 431.318 Simulcast; Authorization; Definition; “intertrack Simulcast” And “interstate Simulcast” Explained; Permit; Conditions; Wagering; Pools; Payment To Horsemen's Simulcast Pool; Transmission Of Simulcast Signals; Simulcasting Other Events Prohibited.
(1) Simulcasting by race meeting licensees may be authorized by the racing commissioner subject to the limitations of this section. As used in this...
Section 431.319 Payment Into Horsemen's Simulcast Pool; Disposition; Distribution; Audit.
(1) All money designated by this act to be paid into the horsemen's simulcast purse pool, shall be deposited in a depository designated by...
Section 431.319a Surrender, Revocation, Or Escrow Of License; Disposition Of Purse Pool Money.
If a thoroughbred track license is surrendered, revoked, or escrowed, or after January 1, 1998, a licensed thoroughbred track is closed, the racing commissioner...
Section 431.320 Agriculture And Equine Industry Development Programs; Fund; Rules.
(1) It is the policy of this state to encourage the breeding of horses of all breeds in this state and the ownership of...
Section 431.321 Police, Fire, And Traffic Protection.
Local units of government participating in the distribution of funds under section 17(4) shall provide for adequate police, fire, and traffic protection of persons...
Section 431.322 License Fee And Tax.
(1) Each licensed racetrack located in a city area shall pay a license fee to the racing commissioner of $1,000.00 annually, and any other...
Section 431.323 Audits.
(1) The auditing of pari-mutuel operations at each race meeting shall be performed by a private auditing firm appointed by the state treasurer and...
Section 431.324 Prohibited Dissemination Of Racing Information.
A person licensed under this act shall not knowingly permit the dissemination of racing information that might be of benefit to the operator of...
Section 431.325 Disclosure Of Certain Information; Confidentiality.
To the extent information is disclosed by any race meeting licensee under this act regarding the name, address, or any other personal information, including...
Section 431.326 Applicability Of Act To County Or State Fairs Or Agricultural Or Livestock Exhibitions.
(1) Except as provided for in section 20, this act applies to county or state fairs or to agricultural or livestock exhibitions only if...
Section 431.327 Wagering Prohibited; Exception.
A person shall not participate in racing involving wagering of any kind except as permitted under this act. History: 1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff....
Section 431.328 Assessment Or Collection Of Tax Or Fees Prohibited; Exception.
Except as provided in section 21, a political subdivision of this state shall not assess or collect an excise or license tax or fee...
Section 431.329 Aiding, Assisting, Or Abetting Violation As Misdemeanor; Penalty.
A person who willfully aids, assists, or abets the violation of this act or the rules promulgated under this act is guilty of a...
Section 431.330 Administration Of Drug Or Foreign Substance.
(1) A drug or painkiller that is a stimulant to a horse or depressant to a horse shall not be administered to a horse...
Section 431.331 Prohibited Acts; Violation As Misdemeanor; Penalty; Exceptions.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (3), a person who does any of the following, or who aids or abets another in doing any...
Section 431.332 Influencing Or Attempting To Influence Result Of Race Or Workout As Felony; Penalty.
A person influencing or attempting to influence the result of a race or workout at a licensed race meeting in this state, by offer...
Section 431.333 Information Regarding Violation Of Mcl 431.330, 431.331, Or 431.332; Violation As Misdemeanor; Penalty.
A person who has information regarding a violation or attempted violation of sections 30, 31, or 32 shall immediately report that information to the...
Section 431.334 Additional Penalties.
In addition to the penalties provided in sections 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33, the holder of a license who violates section 29, 30,...
Section 431.335 Repeal Of Mcl 431.61 To 431.88.
Act No. 327 of the Public Acts of 1980, being sections 431.61 to 431.88 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, is repealed. History: 1995, Act...
Section 431.336 Effective Date.
This act shall take effect January 1, 1996. History: 1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996

Last modified: October 10, 2016