Agency Report to JCAR-Page 2
The rules will provide the regulatory framework for conducting horse racing, pari-mutuel wagering
on horse racing results, and simulcasting. The rule set will recognize the abolishment of the Office of
Racing Commissioner and the Racing Commissioner to reflect the 2009 Executive Reorganization
Order transferring all authority, powers, duties, and functions to the Michigan Gaming Control Board,
specifically, the Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board; define new terms;
reorganize defined terms; consolidate the occupational licensing process and standards; set
procedures to register Certified Horsemens’ Organizations; authorize workouts or qualifying races at
training centers; expand declaratory ruling procedures; set standards for weather related race
cancellations; change rules related to medication levels and administration requirements to conform
to national standards, modify trainer responsibilities; modify claiming procedures; specify required
safety equipment for participants; enhance equine welfare conditions regarding medication, riding
crop and whip usage; reorganize rules related to possession and use of drugs and foreign substances,
veterinarians lists, and denerving and shockwave therapy; redefine ownership interests; rescind and
add various types of wagers including account wagering as authorized by law on December 19, 2019
along with licensing for third-party facilitators; and, rescind rule related to simulcast purse pool
distributions.
4. Summary of proposed rules:
The rules are designed to promote a safe, responsible, fair, and legal system of horse racing, pari-
mutuel wagering, and simulcasting in this State. The changes are being made to increase safety,
create the least burdensome alternative for those required to comply, and provide process
clarifications and improvements for consistency with industry practices. The rules also include
provisions for third-party facilitators (TPF). These rules include term definitions, licensing
provisions, account operations, and penalties for failing to comply, providing false information, or
posing a threat to the integrity of racing.
5. List names of newspapers in which the notice of public hearing was published and
publication dates:
Petoskey News – December 1, 2020
Herald Palladium (St. Joseph) - December 1, 2020
The Daily Press (Escanaba) – December 1, 2020
6. Date of publication of rules and notice of public hearing in Michigan Register:
12/15/2020
7. Date, time, and location of public hearing:
12/16/2020 09:00 AM at The public hearing will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams in order to
receive public comments while complying with statutorily required measures designed to help
prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). , Web Link: https://bit.ly/3fd0RcS
Phone number: 248-509-0316. When prompted, please enter the following conference ID: 239 879
408#
8. Provide the link the agency used to post the regulatory impact statement and cost-benefit
analysis on its website:
9. List of the name and title of agency representative(s) attending public hearing:
MCL 24.242 and 24.245