7 Pa. Code § 189.1

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 189.1 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Applicant-A duly licensed racing entity seeking to relocate an existing operational nonprimary location or reopening of a previously operational nonprimary location with the Commission.

Architect-A person licensed to practice the profession of architecture.

Center of the racetrack-The point located at the center of the area circumscribed by the inside rail of the racetrack.

Charitable institution-A building occupied in whole or in part by an organization dedicated to the relief of a certain class of persons either by financial assistance, education or care on a not-for-profit basis and exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C.A. §§ 1-7872.

Church-A building occupied in whole or in part by an organization engaged in religious worship or instruction.

Engineer-A person licensed to practice the profession of engineering.

Facility-The buildings or internal areas of buildings under the lease, possession, ownership or control by a licensed racing entity.

Handle-The total amount of money wagered.

Hospital-A building used in whole or in part for the extended, overnight, medical care of ten or more sick, wounded, aged or infirm persons.

Local resident-A person whose residence is within 10 miles of a proposed nonprimary location.

Nonprimary location-A facility in which pari-mutuel wagering is conducted by a licensed racing entity in accordance with this chapter other than the racetrack where live racing is conducted. Commonly known as off-track wagering (OTW) facility.

Public park or playground -Land owned by the Commonwealth or a county, township, municipality, borough, school district or other governmental unit within this Commonwealth, open to the public for recreational purposes.

Race related information-Current odds, program changes, order of finish and other information typically displayed to patrons at the racetrack on the infield tote board, with respect to a race upon which patrons of a nonprimary location may wager.

School-A building used during the majority of the calendar year, in whole or in part, for educational or instructional purposes on a not-for-profit basis by an organization accredited by the Department of Education.

Relocation or Reopen Petition-shall mean a petition filed with the Commission by a licensed racing entity seeking to relocate an existing operational nonprimary location or to reopen a previously licensed and operational nonprimary location.

7 Pa. Code § 189.1