Title 53, Sports and Amusements

As used in this chapter: 1. "Breeders' fund" means a fund, administered by the commission, established to financially reward breeders or owners of North Dakota-bred horses to be paid in accordance with rules as approved by the commission. 2. "Certificate system" means the system …

1. A North Dakota racing commission is established consisting of the chairman and four other members appointed by the governor. One of the members must be appointed from a list of four nominees, one of whom is nominated by the state chapter or affiliate of the American quarter ho…

1. The commission shall appoint an executive director of racing. The commission shall establish the executive director's qualifications and salary. 2. The executive director shall devote such time to the duties of the office as the commission may prescribe. The executive director…

The commission shall: 1. Provide for racing under the certificate system. 2. Set racing dates. 3. Adopt rules for effectively preventing the use of any substance, compound items, or combinations of any medicine, narcotic, stimulant, depressant, or anesthetic which could alter the…

The commission shall provide for registration of a North Dakota-bred horse for qualification for breeders' fund awards or purse supplements. The administrative cost must be paid from the breeders' fund.

The commission may: 1. Compel the production of all documents showing the receipts and disbursements of any licensee and determine the manner in which such financial records are to be kept. 2. Investigate the operations of any licensee and enter any vehicle or place of business, …

Civic and service clubs; charitable, fraternal, religious, and veterans' organizations; and other public-spirited organizations may be licensed to conduct racing and simulcast pari-mutuel wagering as authorized by this chapter.

1. On compliance by an applicant with this chapter and the approval of the attorney general, the commission may issue a license to conduct races. The attorney general may not grant a license denied by the commission. 2. An application for a license to conduct a racing meet must b…

1. Each license issued under the certificate system must describe the place, track, or racecourse at which the licensee may hold races. Every license must specify the number of days the licensed races may continue, the hours during which racing may be conducted, and the number of…

If an applicant is eligible to receive a license under this chapter, the commission shall fix the racing days that are allotted to that applicant and issue a license for the holding of racing meets.

The certificate system allows a licensee to receive money from any person present at a live horse race, simulcast horse race, or simulcast dog race who desires to bet on any entry in that race. A person betting on an entry to win acquires an interest in the total money bet on all…

In addition to racing under the certificate system, as authorized by this chapter, and conducted upon the premises of a racetrack, simulcast pari-mutuel and account wagering may be conducted in accordance with this chapter or rules adopted by the commission under this chapter in …

1. For wagering on live horse racing: a. In win, place, and show pari-mutuel pools, the licensee may deduct no more than twenty percent of the amount wagered. Of the amount wagered, the licensee shall pay: (1) One-half of one percent to the state treasurer to be deposited in the …

On request of the commission, the state auditor shall conduct audits and investigate the operations of any licensee. The commission shall reimburse the state auditor for all services rendered.

1. The attorney general shall represent the state in all hearings before the commission and shall prosecute all criminal proceedings arising from violations of this chapter. The attorney general may require payment for any services rendered to the racing commission. Payment for t…

The commission may deny, suspend, or revoke licenses under the certificate system and privileges granted by it, and it may terminate racing privileges for just cause. Actions constituting just cause include: 1. Any action or attempted action by a person contrary to any law. 2. Co…

The commission, on proof of violation by a licensee, its agents or employees, of this chapter or any rule adopted by the commission may, on reasonable notice to the licensee and after giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard, fine the licensee or revoke or suspend the licen…

1. No person may conduct a pari-mutuel horse race unless that person is licensed by the commission. Violation of this subsection is a class A misdemeanor. 2. No person may prearrange or attempt to prearrange the order of finish of a race. Violation of this subsection is a class C…