Maryland Administrative Code

.28 Repealed.

.29 Repealed.

.30 Purses. A. Purses for all races run on State tracks shall be for an amount approved by the Maryland Racing Commission. B. Any purse or reward affected by an appeal and withheld by order of the judges pending disposition of the appeal shall be retained by the racing associatio…

.31 Repealed.

.32 Records. A copy of all information recorded in the judge's book and furnished to the United States Trotting Association shall be forwarded to the office of the Commission, signed by the officials of the meeting, immediately upon the conclusion of each day's racing. The judges…

.33 Rules of the Race. A. Before the first heat or race at any meeting is contested, the officials and drivers shall meet at a time and place designated by the presiding judge, at which time the rules and regulations shall be discussed and all drivers' licenses shall be examined …

.34 and .35 Repealed.

.36 Sulky Specifications. A. A sulky shall consist of the following parts which are attached to one another in such a way that they remain together during normal use and testing: (1) Arch; (2) Two forks; (3) Seat and seat plate; (4) Two shafts; (5) Two stirrups; and (6) Two wheel…

.37 Trainers. A. Licensing. (1) An individual wishing to apply for a license as a trainer shall make application under the individual's legal name. (2) Requirements for Licensing. To be licensed as a trainer, an individual shall: (a) Be 18 years old or older; (b) Be financially r…

.38 Trainer-Driver. A. Each trainer-driver shall obtain a license from the Commission. Before issuance of a license, a trainer-driver may be required to satisfy the Commission of his financial responsibility. A trainer-driver shall maintain his financial responsibility so long as…

.39 Veterinarians. A. The Commission shall designate and employ a Chief Veterinarian and other veterinarians it considers necessary, and assign the veterinarians to serve at a Maryland track when live racing is conducted at the track. B. A veterinarian employed by the Commission …

.41 Miscellaneous. A. A farrier may not be allowed to shoe horses at the race track of any racing association under the jurisdiction of the Commission until the farrier has obtained a license from the Commission. The license shall be applied for and issued annually. The license m…

.42 Repealed.

.43 Foaled Stakes Program. A. Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated: (1) “Advisory Committee” means the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Advisory Committee. (2) “Breeder” means the owner or, if leased, the lessee of the dam at the time of…

.44 Pari-Mutuels. A. The Maryland Racing Commission, acting under authority of the law creating it, hereby establishes the pari-mutuel system as the only legal system of wagering on harness races on all harness racing tracks in the State over which it has jurisdiction. B. Associa…

.45 Sale of Pari-Mutuel Tickets. A. Sale of Tickets. (1) Only one method of selling pari-mutuel tickets shall be used for the sale of tickets on individual races during any racing day. (2) A pari-mutuel ticket may not be sold except through regular ticket windows properly designa…

.46 Daily Doubles. A. The pay-off may be posted after the pool closes and before the race completing the double has been run. In the event of a dead heat in the first race of the daily double, posting of the pay-off prices may be deferred until the race completing the daily doubl…

.47 Twin Doubles. Associations licensed by the Commission to conduct harness racing meetings may, with the approval of the Commission, conduct a so-called twin double, subject to the following rules: A. The twin double is a part of the pari-mutuel system of wagering. It is a cont…

.48 Quinellas. A. Each association shall either print in the daily program or prominently post at all areas where quinella wagering is conducted, the following conditions: (1) An exchange of tickets, after the purchaser has left the sales window, may not be made. (2) The quinella…

.49 Exactas. A. The exacta is a contract by the purchaser of a ticket combining two horses in a single race, selecting the two horses that will subsequently finish first and second in that race. Payment of the ticket shall be made only to the purchaser who has selected the same o…

.50 Triples (Trifectas) A. The triple is a contract by the purchaser of a ticket combining three horses that will subsequently finish first, second and third in that race. Payment of the ticket shall be made only to the purchaser who has selected the same order of finish as offic…

.51 Repealed.

.52 Super Bet. A. The Super Bet is a form of pari-mutuel wagering on three designated races. The bettor selects the two horses that will finish first and second in each of the first two designated races of the Super Bet, and the three horses that will finish first, second, and th…

.53 Sires Stakes Program. A. Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated: (1) “Advisory Committee” means the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Advisory Committee. (2) “Breeder” means the owner or, if leased, the lessee of the dam at the time of …

.54 Payments to Maryland Standardbred Race Fund. A. For each harness track meet, any moneys allocated to the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund and required to be paid to the Maryland Racing Commission by the licensee, will be paid to the Commission within 5 days after the close of …

.55 Pick Six. A. The Pick Six is a form of pari-mutuel wagering. Each bettor selects the first horse in each of six consecutive races designated as the Pick Six races by the Association. The principle of a Pick Six is, in effect, a contract by the purchaser of a Pick Six ticket t…

.56 Twin Trifecta (Double Triple). A. The Twin Trifecta is a type of bet in which: (1) A bettor initially selects three different betting interests to finish first, second, and third in that exact order in the first race of two designated races; and (2) For each successful minimu…

.57 Superfecta. A. The Superfecta is a type of bet in which a bettor must select four different betting interests to finish first, second, third, and fourth in that exact order. B. If there was no bet issued which selected the first four betting interests in the exact order and t…

.58 Pick (n). A. The Pick (n) is a type of bet encompassing four or more races, the exact number of races being determined by the number substituted for (n), in which a bettor selects a betting interest to finish not lower than the position specified for this bet by the racing as…

.59 Driver Challenge Event. A. A driver challenge event is one in which the: (1) Racing association: (a) Designates the specific races on a racing program that will comprise the event; and (b) Assigns a number to each of the drivers participating in these races; (2) Number of run…

.60 Ocean High Five. A. The Ocean High Five is a contract by the purchaser of a ticket combining five horses to finish first, second, third, fourth, and fifth, in that specific order, in a race on which Ocean High Five wagering is offered. Payment of the ticket shall be made only…

.61 The Survivor Bet. A. The Survivor Bet is a contract by the purchaser of a ticket selecting the first place finisher in each of ten contests. B. Subject to Commission approval, the racing association shall establish the takeout and minimum amount for a bet on The Survivor Bet.…

.62 Jackpot Super High Five. A. The Jackpot Super High Five is a contract by the purchaser of a ticket combining five horses to finish first, second, third, fourth, and fifth, in that specific order, in a race on which Jackpot Super High Five wagering is offered, where, unless ot…

.01 Definitions. A. The definitions set forth in Business Regulation Article, §11-210, Annotated Code of Maryland, apply in this chapter, unless otherwise noted. B. In addition, the following terms have the meanings indicated. (1) “ARCI” means the Association of Racing Commission…

.02 Sanctions. Pending Changes This section will be changed by the following pending documents: May 25, 2026: Maryland Register, Volume 53, Issue 10 In addition to a specific sanction applicable to a particular violation, an individual found by the: A. Stewards or judges to have …

.03 General. A. Except as provided in §A(14) of this regulation, the following acts are prohibited if committed on the grounds of a facility under the jurisdiction of the Commission, if they affect a race conducted live in this State, or if they affect the betting on a race in th…

.04 Drug Prohibition — Horses. A. Other than Lasix administered in accordance with the regulations in this chapter, an individual may not administer, cause to be administered, participate, or attempt to participate in any way in the administration of any drug or medication to a h…

.05 Drug Prohibition — Humans. A. Drug Testing. (1) The stewards or judges may direct a licensee to deliver a specimen of urine, or submit to another noninvasive test, in the presence of the track physician or other representative appointed by the Commission, for the detection of…

.06 Alcohol Detection Test. A. The stewards, judges, or a designated Commission representative may direct a licensee to submit to a noninvasive alcohol detection test for the detection of an impermissible level of alcohol, using as a basis for this order: (1) Reasonable cause for…

.07 Search and Seizure. A. The stewards, judges, or designated Commission representatives have the right to enter into or upon the buildings, stables, rooms, automobiles, or any other place within the grounds of a facility under the jurisdiction of the Commission for the purpose …

.08 Bleeders. A. The administration of Lasix to a horse is permissible, except as set forth in §A-1 of this regulation, if: (1) The administration of Lasix is recommended by a practicing veterinarian; (2) The recommendation is submitted to the State Veterinarian in writing; and (…

.09 Equine Specimen Testing. Pending Changes This section will be changed by the following pending documents: May 25, 2026: Maryland Register, Volume 53, Issue 10 A. The stewards or judges may designate a horse entered in a race to give a blood or urine sample, or both, before or…

.10 Out-of-Competition Testing. A. The Commission may, at a reasonable time on any date, take blood, urine, or other biologic samples from a horse to ensure compliance with applicable medication and anti-doping standards set forth by the Association of Racing Commissioners Intern…

.01 Definitions. A. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “A day” means the 24-hour period starting at 12 midnight. (2) “A year” means a calendar year.

.02 Order of Precedence. A. The laws of this State and the regulations of the Commission supersede the conditions of a race and the rules of the association. B. The orders of the Commission, as well as the orders and rulings of the judges and stewards in matters pertaining to rac…

.03 Commission. A. Granting a License to Hold a Race Meeting. (1) An association may file a brief with the Commission, setting forth reasons for desiring the dates contained in the association's application. (2) The allotment of racing dates by the Commission pursuant to an appli…

.04 Appeals of Stewards' or Judges' Decisions. A. An appeal from a decision of the stewards or judges may be made to the Commission by submitting a written statement setting forth the relevant facts of the appeal to an authorized representative of the Commission or to one of the …

.05 Fines and Suspensions. A. All fines shall be paid to the Commission within 48 hours after imposition unless: (1) An appeal to the Commission has been noted; and (2) The Commission has granted a stay. B. If a licensee fails to pay the fine in a timely manner in violation of §A…

.06 Adjudicatory Hearings. A. Not less than 7 days before conducting an adjudicatory hearing, the Commission, through its Executive Director, shall send a written notice to the individual who is the subject of the hearing which shall contain: (1) The date, time, place, and nature…

.07 Reciprocity. A. An individual whose license is suspended or revoked in another state or country is suspended or revoked in this State. B. Denial of a license by the racing commission of another state may be considered as grounds for the denial of a license by the Commission.