Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31-5

Sec. 2. The purpose of this article is as follows:

1. (1) To ensure that pari-mutuel wagering on horse races in Indiana will be conducted with the highest of standards and the greatest level of integrity.
2. (2) To establish application and permit criteria for the issuance of permits to conduct activities relating to horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in order to ensure the protection of the public interest.
3. (3) To ensure that the process for the issuance of permits relating to horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering is fair and equitable.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 11-1-2; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1208; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 11:25 a.m.: 20131225-IR-071130345RFA; readopted filed Aug 28, 2019, 1:23 p.m.: 20190925-IR- 071190319RFA; readopted filed Aug 3, 2023, 12:49 p.m.: 20230830-IR-071230428RFA)