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

Collecting Race Information from Participants in Missouri

If you are planning to collect race information from participants in Missouri, you must comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the Missouri Horse Racing Commission.

According to 11 CSR 45-51.180, the applicant must make its best effort to include the following for each individual who will have any beneficial ownership as defined in section 313.600.4., RSMo (1986), responsibility or duties for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering under the Class A license for which application is made:

• Full name including any alias(es) or previous names;
• Business address;
• Residence address;
• Telephone numbers;
• Last five (5) residences;
• Date of birth;
• Place of birth;
• Social Security number, if the individual is willing to provide it. The commission application must make clear the Social Security number is provided voluntarily; and
• Two (2) references.

Additionally, an authorization for the release of personal information, on a form prepared by the commission, shall be signed by each individual and submitted with the application. The forms shall provide that the individual:

• Authorizes a review by and full disclosure to the Missouri State Highway Patrol of all records concerning the individual, whether the records are public, nonpublic, private or confidential;
• Recognizes the information reviewed or disclosed may be used by the Missouri Horse Racing Commission, its employees, staff and agents to determine the applicants’ qualifications for a Class A license; and
• Releases the Missouri Horse Racing Commission, its employees, staff and agents and the providers of any information requested by the commission, its employees, staff and agents from any liability under state or federal privacy laws.

Requirements for Collecting Race Information

To collect race information from participants in Missouri, you must comply with the following requirements:

• Collect the information listed in 11 CSR 45-51.180 for each individual who will have any beneficial ownership as defined in section 313.600.4., RSMo (1986), responsibility or duties for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering under the Class A license for which application is made.
• Obtain an authorization for the release of personal information, on a form prepared by the commission, signed by each individual and submitted with the application.

Disclosure Requirements

An applicant for a Class A license must disclose the character information required in an application for Class A license according to 11 CSR 45-51.050. The applicant must make its best effort to disclose the information required by this rule for any individual or other entity employed by the applicant, whether as an employee or an independent contractor. The applicant must disclose whether any individual or corporation enjoying any interest in any application has been charged and/or convicted or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any charge in any criminal proceeding, and whether or not a sentence is imposed. If any individual or entity has been so charged and/or convicted, the applicant must disclose the date charged and/ or convicted or entry of plea, the court, the offense charged or convicted of, if convicted, whether by plea or finding of a judge or jury, and if convicted, the sentence imposed, if any.

Conclusion

To collect race information from participants in Missouri, you must comply with the requirements set forth by the Missouri Horse Racing Commission. Additionally, you must disclose the character information required in an application for Class A license according to 11 CSR 45-51.050.

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