Martin O'Malley, Governor

Ch. 4

(1)     85% to thoroughbred purses at the pimlico race
Course. Laurel Park, the racecourse in Allegany County, and the
racecourse at timonium; and

(2)     15% to the maryland-bred race fund.

(e)     the amount of funds allocated to standardbred purses

AND THE STANDARDBRED RACE FUND SHALL BE ALLOCATED AS FOLLOWS:

(1)     85% to standardbred purses at rosecroft raceway.
Ocean Downs Race Course, and the racecourse in Allegany County.
allocated based on the number of live racing days at each track
location; and

(2)     15% to the standardbred race fund.

(f)     From the amount provided to thoroughbred purses, the
State Racing Commission shall pay an annual grant of $100,000 to
Fair Hill, as defined under § 11-811 of the Business Regulation
Article.

(g)     The provisions of this section may not be construed to
apply to the racecourse in Allegany County until horse racing
begins at that racecourse.

(h) On or before December 1, 2014, the State Racing
Commission shall:

(1)     conduct a study to determine the impact of the purse
Dedication Account on the racing industry in the State; and

(2)     make recommendations to the general assembly
regarding the continuation of the purse dedication account and
the amount of money distributed to the purse dedication account.

9-1A-29.

(a) There is a Racetrack Facility Renewal Account under the
authority of the state racing commission.

(B) (1) the account shall receive money as required under §
9-1a-27 of this subtitle.

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