Alabama § 45-49-151.05 - Duties of Commission.

§ 45-49-151.05. Duties of Commission.

The racing commission shall implement this subpart and shall have the following specific duties:

(1) To set dates upon which race meetings may be operated, except Sundays.

(2) To make an annual report to the chair of the county legislative delegation, to the president or chair of the county foundation for higher education, and to the mayor of each municipality reflecting receipts derived under this subpart. The report may contain suggestions necessary for the implementation of this subpart.

(3) To require the following information for each application for a racing license:

a. The full name of the person, association, or corporation, including the state of incorporation and the names of the agents for service of process within the State of Alabama.

b. The names of the stockholders and directors of a corporate applicant and the names of the officers and directors of any association.

c. The exact desired location for the conduct of any race meeting, a complete set of architectural renderings, detailed construction plans showing site topography, type of construction, track design, and the concession plans, and a statement of the assets and liabilities of the applicant.

d. The name and address of the owner of the racing plant, or the names of the officers and directors of a corporate owner. This subpart shall not prevent any person, association, or corporation from applying to the racing commission for a permit to conduct races where the racing plant has not been constructed.

e. The kind of racing to be conducted and the dates requested.

f. Any other information the commission may require.

(4) To require an oath of every applicant, or of the president or executive officer of the association or corporation, stating that the information contained in the application is true.

(5) To make uniform rules and regulations governing the holding, conducting, and operating of all racetracks, race meetings, and races held in the county.