License authorization and fees
N.D. Cent. Code § 53-06.2-08
in effect53-06.2-08. License authorization and fees
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 races that may be held each day. Races authorized
under this chapter may be held during the hours approved by the commission and
within the hours permitted by state law.
2. The commission may charge a license fee for racing commensurate with the size and
attendance of the race meet.
3. Each applicant for a license under this chapter shall give bond or a letter of credit
payable to this state with good security as approved by the commission. The bond or
letter of credit must be in the amount the commission determines will adequately
protect the amount normally due and owing to this state in a regular payment period
or, in the case of new or altered conditions, based on the projected revenues.
4. The commission may grant licenses to horse owners, jockeys, riders, agents, trainers,
grooms, stable foremen, exercise workers, veterinarians, valets, concessionaires,
service providers, employees of racing associations, and such other persons as
determined by the commission. Licensure of service providers, totalizator companies,
site operators, and organizations applying to conduct or conducting pari-mutuel
wagering must be approved by the attorney general. The attorney general may not
grant a license denied by the commission. License fees are as established by the
commission.
5. The commission may establish the period of time for which licenses issued under this
chapter are valid.
6. The commission shall deposit all fees collected under this section in the racing
commission operating fund. Subject to legislative appropriation, the commission may
spend the fees for operating costs of the commission.
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