Ch. 4

2007 Laws of Maryland

(a)     in this section. "racing licensee" means the holder of a
license issued by the state racing commission to hold a race meeting
in the State under Title 11 of the Business regulation Article.

(b)     as a condition of eligibility for funding under § 9-1a-29
of this subtitle. a racing licensee shall:

(1)     (I) for Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course.
conduct a minimum of 220 annual live racing days combined between
Laurel Park or Pimlico Race Course unless otherwise agreed to by
the racing licensee and the organization that represents the
majority of licensed thoroughbred owners and trainers in the state
or unless the racing licensee is prevented by weather. acts of god.
or other circumstances beyond the racing licensee's control;

(ii) for rosecroft raceway. conduct a minimum of 90
annual live racing days unless otherwise agreed to by the racing
licensee and the organization that represents the majority of
licensed standardbred owners and trainers in the state or unless
the racing licensee is prevented by weather. acts of god. or other
circumstances beyond the racing licensee's control: and

(III) for Ocean Downs Racetrack, conduct a minimum
of 40 annual live racing days unless otherwise agreed to by the
racing licensee and the organization that represents the majority
of licensed standardbred owners and trainers in the state or
unless the racing licensee is prevented by weather. acts of god. or
other circumstances beyond the racing licensee's control:

(2)     if the racing licensee holds the racing license for
Pimlico Race Course, retain in the State of Maryland the name.
common law and statutory copyrights. service marks. trademarks.
trade names. and horse racing events that are associated with the
Preakness Stakes and the Woodlawn Vase:

(3)     if the racing licensee holds the racing license for
the Pimlico Race Course, promote and conduct the Preakness Stakes
each year at:

(I) the Pimlico Race Course: or

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