(a) (1) There is a Maryland International thoroughbred race conducted by a licensee at Laurel Park.
(2) The Maryland International is a graded stakes race run on a turf track.
(b) The purse for the Maryland International shall be funded by the Special Fund established under § 11–402 of this title.
(c) The takeout provisions of this subtitle shall apply to the Maryland International.
(d) The licensee shall pay all taxes and fees associated with the Maryland International that would otherwise be imposed for a thoroughbred race.
(e) The Maryland International shall be conducted only with the approval of the Commission.
(f) The licensee may make the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency a sponsor of the Maryland International under terms agreed on by the licensee and the Agency.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Thoroughbred Racing
Part II - Mile Thoroughbred Racing
Section 11-507 - Scope of Part
Section 11-508 - Notice of License and Fees
Section 11-509 - Payment of Taxes
Section 11-510 - Restrictions Concerning Mile Tracks
Section 11-512 - Transfer of Race Meetings
Section 11-513 - Hearing for Increased or Transferred Days
Section 11-514 - Takeout, Specific Wagers, and Winnings
Section 11-515 - Allocation of Takeout
Section 11-515.1 - Amount of Takeout
Section 11-516 - Takeout Allocation if Preakness Is Transferred or Sold
Section 11-518 - Distribution of Open Purses
Section 11-519 - Bowie Race Course Training Center
Section 11-520 - Transfer or Sale of Preakness Stakes
Section 11-521 - Condemnation of Private Thoroughbred Racing-Related Property for Public Use
Section 11-522 - Live Racing of Arabian Breed Horses
Section 11-522.1 - Maryland International Thoroughbred Race at Laurel Park