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Can I collect race information from participants in Iowa? What are the requirements?
Based on the provided documents, it appears that you can collect race information from participants in Iowa, but you must follow certain procedures and requirements.
Requirements for Accessing Personal Information
If you are requesting personal information or highly restricted personal information about another individual, you must complete Form 431069, “Privacy Act Agreement for Request of Motor Vehicle Records,” and submit the form to any driver’s license service center or the motor vehicle division at the address in rule 761—301.4(17A). You must also provide proof of identity and authority to access the information by completing Form 431069 and including a legible photocopy of your driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card. Additionally, you must provide proof of authority to secure access to the personal information or highly restricted personal information by completing Part C of Form 431069 and providing the department with proof of your status or other additional information the department may request [2.1].
Restrictions on Racing Officials
No racing official or racing official’s assistant(s) listed in 10.4(1) while serving in that capacity during any meeting may engage in any of the following:
- Enter into a business or employment that would be a conflict of interest, interfere with, or conflict with the proper discharge of duties including a business that does business with a facility or a business issued a concession operator’s license;
- Participate in the sale, purchase, or ownership of any horse racing at the meeting;
- Be involved in any way in the purchase or sale of any contract on any jockey racing at the meeting;
- Sell or solicit horse insurance on any horse racing at the meeting, or any other business sales or solicitation not a part of the official’s duties;
- Wager on the outcome of any race under the jurisdiction of the commission;
- Accept or receive money or anything of value for the official’s assistance in connection with the official’s duties;
- Consume or be under the influence of alcohol or any prohibited substance while performing official duties [3.1].
Fees and Taxes
A licensee under section 99D.9 shall pay the tax imposed by section 99D.15. Additionally, the licensee shall pay to the commission a licensee fee of two hundred dollars for each racing day of each horse-race or dog-race meeting for which a license has been issued [1.2].
Conclusion
Based on the provided documents, it appears that you can collect race information from participants in Iowa if you follow the procedures and requirements outlined in [2.1]. Additionally, racing officials are subject to certain restrictions outlined in [3.1]. Licensees must also pay taxes and fees as outlined in [1.2].
Source(s):
- [1.2] Race meetings — tax — fees — tax exemption.
- [2.1] Requirements and procedures.
- [3.1] Racing officials.
Jurisdiction
Iowa