Can I collect race information from participants in Maryland? What are the requirements?

To collect race information from participants in Maryland, you must comply with the Maryland Racing Commission regulations. The following regulations are relevant to your query:

• Regulation .10 of MDCR 09.10.06.11 requires individuals to submit a set of fingerprints and complete a background form supplied by the Commission, which includes a statement disclosing whether the individual has ever been arrested, convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, sanctioned by a government agency related to horse racing, found liable in connection with a civil action related to horse racing, a debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding, or denied a bond. The forms submitted in compliance with this regulation shall be submitted under separate cover labeled “Background Investigation Forms—–Confidential” and include the fingerprint cards required by this regulation.
• Regulation .03 of MDCR 09.10.04.03 requires associations to file an application for racing dates with the Executive Director of the Commission, over the signature of an executive officer of the association desiring to hold racing. The application to hold a race meeting shall include the days on which live racing is to be held, days on which simulcasting is to be held, location at which racing is to take place, and breed of horse to be raced.
• Regulation .09 of MDCR 09.10.04.09 requires the Commission’s approval for the number of live races conducted and the conduct of pari-mutuel betting on races simulcast from other tracks.

Additionally, if you are collecting race information as part of satellite simulcast betting, you must comply with MDCR 09.10.05.02, which outlines the requirements for permit application, including submitting an application form, a nonrefundable application fee, an affidavit, a contract with the applicable track licensee, contracts with persons denoted by Business Regulation Article, § 11-827, Annotated Code of Maryland, and other information requested by the Commission. You must also comply with MDCR 09.10.05.12, which outlines the requirements of permittee, including complying with the law and regulations of the Racing Commission, reporting to the Commission on the effectiveness of satellite simulcast betting, reimbursing the Commission for the cost of personnel employed by the Commission, and periodically assuring the Commission that the facilities continue to meet the requirements. Finally, you must comply with MDCR 09.10.05.01, which outlines the purpose and intent concerning minority participation, and MDCR 09.10.05.05, which outlines the procedures for considering an application.

Therefore, to collect race information from participants in Maryland, you must comply with the above regulations and obtain the necessary approvals from the Maryland Racing Commission.

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