Martin O'Malley, Governor

Ch. 4

(d) The initial analysis shall be completed on or before June 30, 2010, and the
initial report shall be submitted on or before October 1, 2010.

SECTION 7. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED. That the State Racine
Commission shall study the current levels of benefits provided to employees of the
State's thoroughbred and standardbred racetracks. The State Racine Commission shall
make recommendations to ensure that the benefits to and funding for racetrack
employees are adequate. On or before January 1, 2009, the State Racing Commission
shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State
Government Article, and make recommendations on statutory changes, if needed.

SECTION 8. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED. That:

(a)       If a video lottery operation license is awarded to Laurel Park in Anne
Arundel County, the local impact grant provided under § 9-1A-27(a)(3) of the State
Government Article, as enacted by Section 1 of this Act, shall be distributed in the
following manner:

(1)       70% to Anne Arundel County:

(2)       13% to Howard County:

(3)       5% to Prince George's County; and

(4)       subject to sub section(b) of this section, 12% to the City of Laurel.

(b)       Proceeds distributed under subsection (a)(4) of this section shall be
distributed directly to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel.

SECTION 8A. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED. That, if a video lottery
operation license is awarded to Ocean Downs racetrack, the local impact grant
provided under § 9-1A-27(a)(3) of the State Government Article, as enacted by Section
1 of this Act, shall be distributed in the following manner:

(1) 70% to Worcester County:

(2) 20% to Ocean City: and

(3) 10% to the Town of Berlin.

SECTION 9. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, notwithstanding any
other provision of law, not less than 95% of the revenues received by Baltimore City
through a partnership with a video lottery operation licensee, excluding any local
impact grants received under § 9-1A-27(a)(3) of the State Government Article, as
enacted by Section 1 of this Act, shall be used to reduce real property taxes in Baltimore

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