Chapter 240 — Appointment of Director

240.01 Definitions This section defines the key terms used throughout the horse racing chapter, including words like 'commission,' … 240.011 Appointment of Director The governor appoints the director of the Minnesota Racing Commission. The director serves at the governor's pleasure … 240.02 Racing Commission This section creates the Minnesota Racing Commission, which oversees horse racing in the state. The commission has nine … 240.03 Commission Powers and Duties The Racing Commission regulates horse racing in Minnesota to protect the public interest. Its duties include issuing … 240.04 Employees The Racing Commission director manages the commission's day-to-day operations, keeps records, oversees employees, and … 240.05 Licenses; Classes The Racing Commission can issue four types of licenses: Class A for racetrack ownership, Class B for race management, … 240.06 Racetrack Licenses This section sets the rules for getting a Class A racetrack license, including application requirements, financial … 240.07 Racing Licenses Class B licenses allow the sponsorship and management of horse racing at licensed racetracks. Applicants must post a … 240.071 Prohibited Acts Licensed racetracks can only conduct horse racing and may operate card clubs if authorized. They cannot offer historical … 240.08 Occupation Licenses Class C occupation licenses are required for people who work in horse racing where pari-mutuel betting is conducted. … 240.09 County Fair Licenses County agricultural societies and certain nonprofit corporations can get Class D licenses to conduct horse racing with … 240.091 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 240.10 License Fees This section sets the license fees for horse racing. Class A licenses cost $253,000 per year. Class B fees are $500 per … 240.11 Licenses Nontransferable Licenses issued under the horse racing chapter generally cannot be transferred to another person. However, Class A, B, … 240.12 License Agreements The Racing Commission can make agreements with racing authorities in other states to recognize each other's occupation … 240.13 Pari-mutuel Betting Class B and D licensees can conduct pari-mutuel betting on races at their track and on simulcast races from other … 240.131 Advance Deposit Wagering Advance deposit wagering lets people bet on horse races through an approved account system, even when they are not at … 240.135 Card Club Revenue Racetrack operators with card clubs must set aside a portion of card club revenue for horse racing purses. The … 240.136 Compulsive Gambling Notice Racetrack operators with card clubs must post the toll-free number for the state's compulsive gambling program in a … 240.14 Racing Days The Racing Commission assigns specific racing days to each licensed racetrack. A racetrack can only conduct racing with … 240.15 Payments to State Racetrack operators must pay taxes to the state based on their pari-mutuel betting revenue. The tax rate is 6% on … 240.155 Reimbursement Accounts and Procedures Money the Racing Commission receives from fees for veterinary services, steward costs, and horse testing goes into a … 240.1561 Appropriation for Ongoing Operation If the legislature does not pass a budget by July 1 of an odd-numbered year, money is automatically available from the … 240.16 Stewards All horse races must be overseen by a board of three stewards appointed or approved by the Racing Commission. Stewards … 240.17 Local Option Before a racetrack license can take effect, the local government must approve it. Cities must approve by city council … 240.18 Breeders' Fund The Minnesota breeders fund supports horse breeding in the state. Money comes from a percentage of pari-mutuel betting … 240.19 Contracts The Racing Commission must approve all contracts that racetrack licensees enter into for goods and services. Contract … 240.20 Appeals Anyone who disagrees with a decision of the Racing Commission can appeal it through the process described in sections … 240.21 Right of Inspection The Racing Commission and its representatives, including the Division of Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, can inspect … 240.22 Fines The Racing Commission sets a schedule of civil fines for violations of racing laws and rules. Fines can be up to $50,000 … 240.23 Rulemaking Authority The Racing Commission has authority to create rules governing many aspects of horse racing, including race conduct, … 240.231 Limitations on Rulemaking and Other Authority The Racing Commission's authority is limited to horse racing and card games at authorized card clubs. The commission … 240.24 Medication The Racing Commission must make rules about medication and drug testing for racehorses. Generally, no medication can be … 240.25 Prohibited Acts This section lists acts that are illegal in connection with horse racing. These include placing or accepting bets … 240.26 Penalties Violations of horse racing laws carry serious criminal penalties. Accepting illegal bets, race fixing, and bribery are … 240.27 Exclusion of Certain Persons The Racing Commission can ban certain people from all licensed racetracks in the state. This includes convicted felons, … 240.28 Conflict of Interest Racing Commission members and employees cannot have financial interests in licensed racing operations or own racehorses … 240.29 Required Races Every licensed racetrack must schedule at least one race per racing day that is limited to Minnesota-bred or … 240.30 Card Clubs A Class B licensee operating pari-mutuel betting at a Class A racetrack can also operate a card club if authorized by … 240.35 Detention of Suspects Licensed security personnel at a card club can detain someone if they have probable cause to believe the person violated …