Ch. 168 1999 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(1) 11% to increase the bred funds to be allocated as follows:
(i) 70% to the Maryland-Bred Race Fund; and

(ii) 30% to the Standard Bred Race Fund; and

(2) 89% to increase purses at harness racing tracks and thoroughbred
racing tracks to he allocated as follows;

(i), 70% to purses at the mile thoroughbred racing tracks and

Timonium; and

(ii) 30% to purses at the harness racing tracks which shall be
allocated 85% for Rosecroft Raceway and 15% for Ocean Downs.

(e) For each racetrack licensee, funds provided for purses and bred funds
under this section shall not be allocated until:

(1) The racetrack licensee submits to the Governor and General Assembly
no later than June 15, 1999 a detailed plan for substantial improvements in track
facilities, management and marketing;

(2) The Legislative Policy Committee has up to 30 days to review and
comment on the plan; and

(3) The Governor approves the plan.

(f) In developing the plan required under subsection (e) of this section, each
racetrack licensee shall:

(1) Consult with representatives from affected neighborhood or
community groups; and

(2) Ensure that any improvements to facilities proposed in the plan are
compatible with existing local ordinances.

(g) The provisions of subsections (e) and (f) of this section do not apply to a
racetrack licensee that conducts fewer than 15 days of live racing a year.

(h) All funds provided for purses and bred funds at harness racing tracks, mile
thoroughbred racing tracks, and Timonium Race Course by this Act- shall be in
addition to and may not supplant:

(1) Amounts allocated for purses and bred funds under current
agreements between the harness racing tracks and the organization that represents a
majority of owners and trainers of standardbred horses in the State; and

(2) Amounts otherwise provided in statute for purses and bred funds at
mile thoroughbred racing tracks and Timonium Race Course.

(i) The purses shall be distributed at mile thoroughbred racetracks and
Timonium Race Course according to a formula determined by the State Racing
Commission in consultation with the racetrack licensees and the organization that
represents a majority of owners and trainers of thoroughbred horses in the State.