Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 279 of 1995 - Horse Racing Law of 1995 (431.301 - 431.336)
Section 431.320a - Allocation of Tax.

Sec. 20a.
The tax imposed under section 22 on wagers processed through licensed third-party facilitators operating under this act must be allocated as follows:
(a) Ninety percent to be deposited in the Michigan agriculture and equine industry development fund created under section 20.
(b) Ten percent to the horse racing advisory commission created in section 6a to be expended as provided in section 6a(12)(d).
History: Add. 2019, Act 153, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2019

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

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 431.304 - Racing Commissioner; Appointment; Qualifications; Individuals Prohibited From Wagering.

Section 431.305 - Racing Commissioner; Oath of Office.

Section 431.306 - Racing Commissioner; Salary; Appointment of Deputy Commissioners and State Stewards as Special Deputies; Powers and Duties; Employment of Other Personnel; Record of Proceedings and Preservation of Documents; Annual Report.

Section 431.306a - Horse Racing Advisory Commission; Creation; Membership; Appointment; Terms; Removal; Chairperson; Meetings; Business at Public Meetings; Writings Subject to MCL 15.231 to 15.246.

Section 431.307 - Rules; Security; Sanctions; Approval of Certain Extensions, Additions, Modifications, or Improvements; Compelling Production of Books, Records, Memoranda, Data, and Documents; Removal of Employee or Official; Compliance; Failure of...

Section 431.308 - Issuance of Licenses; General Classes; Prohibition; Limitation Pari-Mutuel Wagering.

Section 431.308a - Holder of Casino License; Issuance of Race Meeting License; Limitation.

Section 431.309 - Track License; Issuance; Validity; Application; Grant or Denial of License; Review; Transfer to New Racetrack Owner; Suspension or Revocation of License; Imposition of Fine; Appeal; Prohibition.

Section 431.309a - Toll-Free Compulsive Gaming Helpline Number; Posting.

Section 431.309b - Point of Sale Device or Automatic Teller Machine Service Located on License Holder's Premises; Preventing Access to Cash Benefits From Michigan Bridge Card; Definition.

Section 431.310 - Thoroughbred or Standardbred Race Meeting; Live and Simulcast Horse Races; Race Meeting License; Application; Filing; Investigation to Determine Compliance.

Section 431.312 - Applicant for License to Conduct Thoroughbred or Standardbred Race Meeting; Live Racing and Simulcast Requirements; Amended License.

Section 431.313 - Contracts With Certified Horsemen's Organizations.

Section 431.314 - Grant or Denial of Application for Race Meeting License; Conditions for Simulcast Authorization; Charitable Organization; Imposition of Fine or Revocation or Suspension of License; Notice; Appeal; Maintenance of Account for Deposit...

Section 431.315 - Statement of Receipts; Filing; Certification; Availability to Public; Preparation; Review; Remittance of Money Due State or Other Entities; Licensure of Person and Racetrack Required.

Section 431.316 - Occupational License; Issuance; Persons Required to Be Licensed; Exception; Conditions to Licensure; Additional Requirements; Fingerprints; Duties and Responsibilities of Trainer; Suspension of Occupational License; Notice; Hearing;...

Section 431.317 - Lawful Forms of Pari-Mutuel Wagering; Preapproval by Racing Commissioner Required; Use of Totalisator or Other Device; Commission Retained by Holder of Race Meeting License; Definitions; Retention and Payment of Breaks; Payoff Price...

Section 431.318 - Simulcast; Authorization; Permit; Conditions; Wagering; Pools; Providing Equipment and Simulcast Signals to Other Licensees; Fees; Simulcasting Other Events Prohibited; Definitions.

Section 431.319 - Payment Into Horsemen's Purse Account; Disposition; Distribution; Payment of Net Commission on Live and Simulcast Racing to the Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing Disbursement Account.

Section 431.319a - Surrender, Revocation, or Escrow of License; Transfer of Purse Pool Money.

Section 431.319b - Money Placed in Escrow Before Effective Date of Amendatory Act; Use by September 1, 2017.

Section 431.319c - Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association; Transfer and Use of Money.

Section 431.320 - Michigan Agriculture and Equine Industry Development Fund; Payments to Programs; Carrying Forward Appropriated and Allotted Money; Deposit in Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund; Rules; Excess to the Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing Disbursem...

Section 431.320a - Allocation of Tax.

Section 431.321 - Police, Fire, and Traffic Protection.

Section 431.322 - License Fee and Tax.

Section 431.323 - Audits.

Section 431.324 - Prohibited Dissemination of Racing Information.

Section 431.325 - Disclosure of Certain Information; Confidentiality.

Section 431.326 - Applicability of Act to County or State Fairs or Agricultural or Livestock Exhibitions.

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 431.332 - Influencing or Attempting to Influence Result of Race or Workout as Felony; Penalty.

Section 431.333 - Information Regarding Violation of MCL 431.330, 431.331, or 431.332; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

Section 431.334 - Additional Penalties.

Section 431.335 - Repeal of MCL 431.61 to 431.88.

Section 431.336 - Effective Date.