Michigan § 431.303 - Office of racing commissioner; creation; powers and duties of racing commissioner.
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§ 431.303. Office of racing commissioner; creation; powers and duties of racing commissioner.
The office of racing commissioner is created within the department of agriculture. The racing commissioner has the powers and duties prescribed in this act and shall administer the provisions of this act relating to licensing, enforcement, and regulation. The racing commissioner also has those additional powers necessary and proper to implement and enforce this act and to regulate and maintain jurisdiction over the conduct of each licensed race meeting within this state where horse races or pari-mutuel wagering on the results of horse races is permitted for a stake, purse, prize, share, or reward.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 431.303 ("Office of racing commissioner; creation; powers and duties of racing commissioner.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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