Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 189.17 - Standards for approval(a) Under section 9331 (relating to pari-mutuel wagering at nonprimary locations) of the act, the Commission will consider the following in determining whether to grant or deny approval of a petition:(1) Whether the proposed relocated or reopened facility contains or has access to amenities such as the restaurants and handicapping facilities required by the act.(2) Whether the facility will create jobs in the construction and service industries as well as continue to create jobs within the racing and wagering industry.(3) Whether the facility will have a positive, neutral or negative impact on the integrity of live racing, including its effect on the attendance, handle and purse structure of live racing.(4) The anticipated impact on the local community, including the potential for job creation on an equal opportunity basis and the effect on local businesses.(5) The quality of the physical facilities and services to be provided.(7) Whether the applicant plans to institute measures to ensure that employees are recruited and trained for positions on an equal opportunity basis and that contracting opportunities are open to all firms.(8) Information, documents or exhibits submitted as part of a petition.(b) No single factor will be paramount. In rendering a decision, the Commission will determine whether the proposed relocated or reopened nonprimary location is in the best interests of racing.(c) Approval of a relocated or reopened nonprimary location is granted upon the condition that the licensed racing entity accept and continue to observe the rules of the Commission. The approval of a nonprimary location does not prevent the Commission from ordering modification of the facility or operations at the nonprimary location if the Commission finds evidence of noncompliance with the act, this chapter or that the construction or reconstruction of the facility is not being performed as set forth in the approved petition.(d) Approval issued by the Commission will contain the following conditions:(1) The Commission, its agents or employees will have immediate and complete access to the areas where activity is being or will be conducted under the act or this part, as necessary to determine compliance with the act and this part, upon presentation of appropriate credentials and without advance notice or a search warrant.(2) Records and reports pertaining to activities conducted under the act or this part shall be produced for inspection upon demand by the Commission, its agents or employees.