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GAMING COMMISSION - RACING (REVENUE) > Licenses and licensing procedures.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the licenses and licensing procedures for horse racing associations in South Dakota. It applies to associations that are applying for a license from the commission. The associations are required to provide the names of all directors, officers, and stockholders, along with photographs of each officer and director. They must also disclose the percentage of stock owned by each stockholder. Additionally, the associations must provide the names of the racing officials 30 days before the race meeting. The association’s income tax status may also be considered, and the commission may request information from the board of directors and stockholders owning or controlling more than 33 percent of the outstanding stock. The commission has the authority to request further information in writing or ask the officers, stockholders, and directors to appear personally before the commission. The purpose of these requirements is to ascertain the integrity and financial resources of the association to conduct horse racing in South Dakota. No license may be granted to anyone under 16 years of age, except jockey attendants who must be at least 14 years of age. The commission may deny or revoke a license to any person who has been refused a license by another racing jurisdiction or racing authority, provided that the other racing jurisdiction or racing authority extends the reciprocal courtesy. The commission may deny or revoke a license whose holder has violated article 20:04 or who has falsified his application for the license. This document also outlines the license fee schedule for various roles and entities in the gaming and racing industry. The fees charged by the commission for licenses issued vary depending on the role or entity. Some examples of the fees include $10 per performance for associations, $25 for apprentice jockeys, $15 for authorized agents, $10 for custodians of jockey rooms, $3 per performance for concessionaires, $25 for owners, $40 for owner-trainers, $15 for photographers, and $25 for veterinarians. The document also mentions renewal fees for certain licenses. It is important for individuals and entities involved in the gaming and racing industry to be aware of these fees when applying for or renewing licenses. The document further states that the revocation or suspension of any license, regardless of the type of license, held by a person employed under this article and SDCL chapter 42-7, is grounds for disciplinary action. A licensee whose license is suspended by the commission or a person who has a license suspended by the racing regulatory agency of another state may not participate in any capacity licensed by the commission. If the denial of a license has been ordered, the executive secretary shall report the reasons to the applicant. The executive secretary shall also report the denial to the applicable association of parimutuel regulators for the applicant, giving detailed reasons why the denial was made. The charge in any jurisdiction of a licensee with a felony or with a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude is grounds for disciplinary action. All licensees must carry their card with them at all times and are responsible for its safekeeping. The license must be prominently displayed at all times licensees are in a restricted area, such as the paddock, barn or stable areas, on the track, or in the starting gate area. Jockeys dressed to ride need not wear their license. A license is not transferable. A lost card must be reported to the commission immediately. According to the Administrative Rules of South Dakota, all applications for a license related to the Gaming Commission - Racing (Revenue) must be filed with the executive secretary. The executive secretary has the authority to issue the license, issue a conditional license with specified requirements and a time period for compliance, hold the application for further investigation, or deny it. If the license is denied, the applicant has the right to appeal the denial in writing to the commission within 10 days. The appeal is considered a contested case under SDCL chapter 1-20. A conditional license will expire if the specified requirement is not met within the set time period. It is important to note that providing false information on a license application can result in a fine, suspension, or both. Additionally, a license issued based on false information may be revoked. The responsibility of licensing an employee rests with the employer. Employment, engagement, or harboring of an unlicensed individual without reporting such employment to the stewards and immediately obtaining a license for the employee may be cause for fine or suspension, or both. A licensed person who allows another to use his license card for the purpose of transferring any of the benefits pertaining to it may be suspended, fined, or both. An individual, partnership, or corporation applying for a license under Pub L No. 100-413, the Parimutuel Licensing Simplification Act of 1988 (August 22, 1988), through the Association of Racing Commissioners International shall complete that application form as provided. The commission may require additional applicant information that it considers necessary before granting approval for a license in this state. This legal document outlines the requirements for individuals, partnerships, or corporations applying for a license from the South Dakota Gaming Commission for gaming and racing activities. Applicants must provide detailed personal information such as names, addresses, contact numbers, age, date of birth, physical characteristics, marital status, citizenship, social security number, and next of kin. Additionally, applicants must disclose their previous racing license history, any rulings made against them by other racing jurisdictions, and any arrest or criminal history. The commission may also request photographs or fingerprints as part of the application process. Certified mail sent to the permanent address as listed on a license application of any licensee, whether delivered or returned to the commission for whatever reason, constitutes reasonable notice under SDCL 1-26 for administrative, licensing, or disciplinary action by the commission pursuant to SDCL 42-7 and this article. A person who is suspended, whose license is revoked, or to whom a license is denied by any racing board or commission must apply to and be reinstated or licensed by the board or commission of the state in which the original ruling was made or be authorized by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, after a hearing, to apply for a license before being eligible to be licensed in any capacity by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming.
Whom does it apply to?
Associations applying for a license from the commission
What does it govern?
Licenses and licensing procedures for horse racing associations in South Dakota
What are exemptions?
Employees who work without pay for a charitable, religious, or civic organization licensed to operate a concession or conduct racing are exempt from obtaining a license.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
South Dakota