Administrative Rule Review Report #AR11-026
Legislative Service Office
31-May-11
AGENCY: Pari-Mutuel Commission.
DATE SUBMITTED: My 27, 2011.
SUBJECT: Chapter 2, Commission Rules; Chapter 3, Appeals, Protest & Hearing; Chapter 4, Information Practices; Chapter 5, Officials; Chapter 11, Cutter & Chariot Racing.
NATURE OF RULES: Legislative and procedural.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: W.S. 11-25-104(e).
DETERMINATION OF PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE BASED UPON INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE AGENCY TO LSO: Apparently complete to date.
SUMMARY OF RULES: The amendments to Chapters 2, 3 and 5 of the rules clarify that the rules of the commission apply to all permitted pari-mutuel events rather than specifying horse racing. The rules also clarify the application of the rules to persons handling all animals used in permitted pari-mutuel events. The rules lower the age of persons who may not be permitted in betting areas to persons less than eighteen years of age.
The only changes to Chapters 4 and 11 were formatting changes.
FINDINGS: The rules appear to be within the scope of statutory authority and legislative intent.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the rules be placed on the Consent List and be approved by the Council as submitted by the Agency.
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Lynda Cook
Staff Attorney
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David K. Gruver
Assistant Director
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