Sec. 4.
(1) The racing commissioner shall be appointed for a term of 4 years by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate.
(2) The racing commissioner shall be a resident of this state and during his or her term of office shall not be a stockholder of, or be directly or indirectly connected with the conduct or management of, or have any other legal or beneficial interest in, any of the following:
(a) A racetrack, race meeting, or a racing interest, including, but not limited to, the ownership, breeding, training, or racing of horses or any vendor, supplier, or distributor of goods or services to a racetrack, race meeting, or racing participant licensed under this act.
(b) Any gaming activity conducted at any licensed race meeting in this state.
(3) The racing commissioner, an employee of the office of the racing commissioner, or a member of the immediate family of the racing commissioner or of an employee of the office of the racing commissioner shall not participate in wagering permitted under this act or conducted by a person or an affiliate of a person licensed or applying for a license under this act. This subsection does not apply to wagering that is part of surveillance, security, or other official duties for the office of the racing commissioner.
History: 1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 445, Imd. Eff. Nov. 27, 2006
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 431 - Racing, Boxing, and Exhibitions
Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336)
Section 431.301 - Short Title.
Section 431.302 - Definitions.
Section 431.303 - Office of Racing Commissioner; Creation; Powers and Duties of Racing Commissioner.
Section 431.305 - Racing Commissioner; Oath of Office.
Section 431.308a - Holder of Casino License; Issuance of Race Meeting License; Limitation.
Section 431.309a - Toll-Free Compulsive Gaming Helpline Number; Posting.
Section 431.313 - Contracts With Certified Horsemen's Organizations.
Section 431.319a - Surrender, Revocation, or Escrow of License; Transfer of Purse Pool Money.
Section 431.319c - Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association; Transfer and Use of Money.
Section 431.320a - Allocation of Tax.
Section 431.321 - Police, Fire, and Traffic Protection.
Section 431.322 - License Fee and Tax.
Section 431.324 - Prohibited Dissemination of Racing Information.
Section 431.325 - Disclosure of Certain Information; Confidentiality.
Section 431.327 - Wagering Prohibited; Exception.
Section 431.328 - Assessment or Collection of Tax or Fees Prohibited; Exception.
Section 431.329 - Aiding, Assisting, or Abetting Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 431.330 - Administration of Drug or Foreign Substance.
Section 431.331 - Prohibited Acts; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Exceptions.
Section 431.334 - Additional Penalties.