Subdivision 1. Classes. The commission may issue four classes of licenses:
(1) class A licenses, for the ownership and operation of a racetrack with horse racing on which pari-mutuel betting is conducted;
(2) class B licenses, for the sponsorship and management of horse racing on which pari-mutuel betting is conducted;
(3) class C licenses, for the privilege of engaging in certain occupations related to horse racing; and
(4) class D licenses, for the conduct of pari-mutuel horse racing by county agricultural societies or associations.
No person may engage in any of the above activities without first having obtained the appropriate license from the commission.
Subd. 2. Forms. All application forms for licenses must contain a statement to the effect that by accepting a license from the commission a licensee consents to having property or person subject to inspection at any time by the director of racing security or by security officers designated by the commission.
Subd. 3. Policy. It is the intent of the legislature that authority granted by law to the commission to issue licenses not be construed as requiring the commission to issue any license.
1983 c 214 s 5; 1985 c 212 s 5; 1986 c 444; 1991 c 336 art 1 s 12; 1994 c 633 art 1 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 240 — Pari-mutuel Horse Racing
Section 240.011 — Appointment Of Director.
Section 240.02 — Racing Commission.
Section 240.03 — Commission Powers And Duties.
Section 240.05 — Licenses; Classes.
Section 240.06 — Racetrack Licenses.
Section 240.07 — Racing Licenses.
Section 240.08 — Occupation Licenses.
Section 240.09 — County Fair Licenses.
Section 240.10 — License Fees.
Section 240.11 — Licenses Nontransferable.
Section 240.12 — License Agreements.
Section 240.13 — Pari-mutuel Betting.
Section 240.131 — Advance Deposit Wagering.
Section 240.135 — Card Club Revenue.
Section 240.136 — Compulsive Gambling Notice.
Section 240.15 — Payments To State.
Section 240.155 — Reimbursement Accounts And Procedures.
Section 240.1561 — Appropriation For Ongoing Operation.
Section 240.17 — Local Option.
Section 240.18 — Breeders' Fund.
Section 240.21 — Right Of Inspection.
Section 240.23 — Rulemaking Authority.
Section 240.25 — Prohibited Acts.
Section 240.27 — Exclusion Of Certain Persons.
Section 240.28 — Conflict Of Interest.