three in some aspect of harness racing. The Gover-
nor designates the chairperson. The Secretary of
Licensing and Regulation appoints the Executive
Director. Authorization for the Commission con-
tinues until July 1, 2001 (Code Business Regula-
tion Article, secs. 11-201 through 11-214).

MARYLAND-BRED RACE FUND ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
John H. Mosner, Chairperson, 1994
(410) 333-6267

In 1962, the Maryland-Bred Race Fund Advisory
Committee was created to administer the Maryland-
Bred Race Program and the Maryland-Bred Race
Fund (Chapter 137, Acts of 1962). The Fund is
supported by an assessment on each thoroughbred
track licensee of a portion of the mutuel pool of all its
horse races during the year. The Fund is then appor-
tioned between a purse for races involving Maryland-
bred horses and awards given to breeder, owner, and
stallion for horses bred in Maryland.
The Committee consists of five members ap-
pointed to one-year terms by the Maryland Racing
Commission with the approval of the Secretary of
Licensing and Regulation. Two members represent
the Maryland Horse Breeders' Association, one repre-
sents the mile track associations, and one the half-mile
track associations. One is a member of the Maryland
Racing Commission. Authorization for the Commit-
tee continues until July 1, 2001 (Code Business Regu-
lation Article, secs. 11-529 through 11-541).

MARYLAND STANDARDBRED RACE FUND
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Eric Frederick, Chairperson, 1994
(410) 333-6267

The Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Advisory
Committee was introduced in 1971 (Chapter 771,
Acts of 1971). The Committee assists and advises the

Maryland Racing Commission on the administra-
tion of the Standardbred Race Program, the Stand-
ardbred Race Fund, and the Standardbred Sires
Stakes Program. The Standardbred Race Fund is
supported by an assessment on each harness track
licensee of a portion of the mutuel pool of all its
horse races during the year. The Fund is then used
as a purse for races involving Standardbred horses.
The Committee consists of five members. Four
members are appointed to four-year terms and the
chairperson to a one-year term by the Maryland
Racing Commission with the approval of the Sec-
retary of Licensing and Regulation. Two members
are nominated by the organization representing a
majority of the standard breeders in Maryland, and
one is nominated by the Cloverleaf Standardbred
Owners'Association. One member is a commercial
breeder, one is a harness track licensee, and one is a
member of the Maryland Racing Commission.
Authorization for the Committee continues until
July 1, 2001 (Code Business Regulation Article,
secs. 11-623 through 11-636).

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(410) 333-6267

In January 1986, the Maryland Jockey Injury
Compensation Fund, Inc., was established as a
nonprofit corporation (Chapter 757, Acts of
1985). The Fund secures workmen's compensation
insurance coverage on a blanket basis for jockeys
licensed by the Maryland Racing Commission to
ride thoroughbred horses.
The Fund is managed by a three-member Board
of Directors, appointed by the Secretary of Licens-
ing and Regulation (Code Business Regulation Ar-
ticle, secs. 11-901 through 11-907).

ANTI-FRAUD UNIT
Formerly under the Financial Audit Services Team,
the Unit ceased to exist in 1992 due to budget
constraints.

BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR HEARING AID
DEALERS

Abolished in 1992 (Chapter 326, Acts of 1992).
Functions of the Board were assigned to the State
Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid
Dealers, and Speech-Language Pathologists, under
the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

DIVISION OF SAVINGS & LOAN
ASSOCIATIONS

Authorization for the Division of Savings and Loan
Associations expired June 30,1992 (Chapter 519,
Acts of 1982).

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS SERVICE

The Service, formerly under the Division of Labor
and Industry, was abolished in 1991.

INSURANCE DIVISION

Reorganized in 1993 as the Maryland Insurance
Administration, an independent agency (Chapter
538, Acts of 1993).

MEDIATION & CONCILIATION SERVICE

Formerly under the Division of Labor and Industry,
the Service ceased to function in 1991.

WAGE & HOUR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Formerly under the Division of Labor and Industry,
the Committee was abolished in 1993 (Chapter
552, Acts of 1993).