Maryland Statutes
Part II - Harness Racing Licensees
Section 11-616 - Average Handle of $600,000 or Less -- General Takeout Allocation

A licensee whose average handle is $600,000 or less shall:
        (1)    allocate 0.32% of each mutuel pool to the Commission as State tax;
        (2)    subject to § 11–618 of this part, allocate 0.25% of each mutuel pool to the Maryland Harness Track Employees Pension Fund;
        (3)    allocate for purses 0.18% of each mutuel pool, or an amount that is otherwise agreed to by the licensee and the organization representing a majority of the harness owners and trainers in the State, which shall provide revenue in addition to any other funds set aside for purses by private parties;
        (4)    keep 18.00% of each regular mutuel pool;
        (5)    keep 20.00% of each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses; and
        (6)    keep 26.00% of each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses.

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