Sec. 19b.
Money that was to be distributed to a certified horsemen's organization but that was placed and remains in escrow under an escrow order of the racing commissioner before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section must be used by September 1, 2017 for a race meeting conducted by the certified horsemen's organization and the race meeting licensee that were the subjects of the order in accordance with a contractual agreement between a race meeting licensee and the certified horsemen's organization. If a contractual agreement is not reached by September 1, 2017, the racing commissioner shall order distribution of the escrowed money as follows:
(a) Fifteen percent to the race meeting licensee that was the subject of the order to be used for track operations and enhancements.
(b) Eighty-five percent to the certified horsemen's organization that was the subject of the order to be used for purses at any race meeting in this state for which the certified horsemen's organization has a contract.
History: Add. 2016, Act 271, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2016
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.