Maryland § 11-522
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-522, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-522.
(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 Pimlico Race Course may conduct live racing of Arabian breed horses if:
(1) no more than one Arabian breed race is conducted per day;
(2) no more than three Arabian breed races are conducted during a race meet;
(3) an Arabian breed race is conducted in addition to, and not in place of, an existing thoroughbred race;
(4) an Arabian breed race does not reduce the number of thoroughbred races conducted by the licensee per racing day;
(5) the purse for an Arabian breed race is:
(i) not funded by the thoroughbred purse account; and
(ii) funded by the licensee or the sponsor of the Arabian horse race;
(6) the takeout provisions of §§ 11–514 and 11–515 of this subtitle are applied to the race;
(7) the licensee pays all taxes and fees associated with the Arabian breed race that would otherwise be due on a thoroughbred race; and
(8) the Arabian breed race is approved by the State Racing Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-522
What does Maryland Code § 11-522 cover?
Section 11-522 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 11-522?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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