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§ 11-1302. Purposes.

MD Bus Reg Code § 11-1302 (2019) (N/A)
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The purposes of this compact are to:

(1)    derive uniform requirements among the party states for the licensure of participants in live horse racing with pari–mutuel wagering;

(2)    ensure that all licensees pursuant to this compact meet a uniform minimum standard of honesty and integrity;

(3)    facilitate the growth of the horse racing industry by simplifying the process for qualified applicants for a license to participate in live racing;

(4)    reduce the cost incurred by each state and applicant from the separate licensing process conducted by each state that conducts live horse racing;

(5)    authorize the Commission to participate in this compact;

(6)    permit officials from the party states to participate in this compact;

(7)    through the compact committee established by this compact, enter into contracts with governmental agencies and other persons to carry out the purposes of this compact; and

(8)    establish the compact committee created by this compact as an interstate governmental entity duly authorized to request and receive criminal history record information from:

(i)    the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(ii)    state and local authorities; and

(iii)    foreign law enforcement agencies.

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