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LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Ch. 144
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(3) The purpose for which all allocations are made,
as provided for under the provisions of this subsection, shall be
subject to the approval of the harness racing board].
(E) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE,
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE APPLICABLE WITH
RESPECT TO THOSE EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSION DESCRIBED IN THIS
SUBSECTION.
(1) INDIVIDUALS HOLDING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH TROTTING AND PACING RACE MEETINGS SHALL BE TERMED
REGULATORY EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSION. PRESIDING JUDGE,
ASSOCIATE JUDGE, VETERINARIAN, DETENTION BARN INSPECTOR,
COMMISSION OFFICE SECRETARY, CHIEF INSPECTOR, ASSISTANT CHIEF
INSPECTOR, INSPECTOR, AND BREATHALYZER OPERATOR.
(2) REGULATORY EMPLOYEES PERFORM DUTIES ESSENTIAL TO
THE RUNNING OF RACES. THEREFORE IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THESE EMPLOYEES RECEIVE SOME, BUT NOT ALL
OF THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND BENEFITS OF OTHER STATE EMPLOYEES.
REGULATORY EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED ONLY TO THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES,
AND BENEFITS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE.
(3) (I) THE COMMISSION SHALL DETERMINE THE
COMPENSATION FOR REGULATORY EMPLOYEES.
(II) ALL COMPENSATION SHALL BE PAID TO
REGULATORY EMPLOYEES BY THE COMPTROLLER.
(4) REGULATORY EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS
FIXED BY LAW ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
(I) PENSION BENEFITS AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE 73B
OF THE CODE; AND
(II) HEALTH INSURANCE, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS AS PROVIDED FOR STATE MERIT
SYSTEM EMPLOYEES.
(5) LICENSEES LICENSED UNDER THIS § 17 SHALL NOT BE
REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR THE COST OF COMPENSATION,
BENEFITS, OR EXPENSES PROVIDED TO REGULATORY EMPLOYEES.
(F) (E) EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1, 1984, EACH LICENSEE LICENSED
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION AND HAVING A TOTAL WAGER IN
EXCESS OF $125,000 DAILY AVERAGE ON ALL RACES CONDUCTED BY IT
SHALL ALLOCATE 0.25 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL OF ALL THE MUTUEL POOLS
ON ALL RACES CONDUCTED BY IT DURING THE YEAR TO THE MARYLAND RACE
TRACK EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND. MARYLAND HARNESS TRACK EMPLOYEES
PENSION FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LICENSEE AND THE EMPLOYEES.
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