Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-705
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-705, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§11–705.
Official statutory text
(a) In this section, “Arabian breed horse” means a horse that:
(1) is a purebred Arabian breed horse; and
(2) has a valid certificate of registry with the Arabian Jockey Club of America.
(b) A licensee at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area may conduct live racing of Arabian breed horses if:
(1) the purse for an Arabian breed race is funded by the licensee or the sponsor of the race;
(2) the takeout provisions of § 11–704 of this subtitle apply to the race;
(3) the licensee pays all taxes and fees associated with the Arabian breed race that would otherwise be due on a steeplechase, hurdle, or flat race; and
(4) the Arabian breed race is approved by the Commission.
(1) is a purebred Arabian breed horse; and
(2) has a valid certificate of registry with the Arabian Jockey Club of America.
(b) A licensee at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area may conduct live racing of Arabian breed horses if:
(1) the purse for an Arabian breed race is funded by the licensee or the sponsor of the race;
(2) the takeout provisions of § 11–704 of this subtitle apply to the race;
(3) the licensee pays all taxes and fees associated with the Arabian breed race that would otherwise be due on a steeplechase, hurdle, or flat race; and
(4) the Arabian breed race is approved by the Commission.
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