A formal, written, application must be submitted to the Chairman of the State Racing Commission. The application must include the following information:
- (a) Date of application.
- (b) Name and job title of applicant.
- (c) A narrative describing the hardship due to illness or unforeseen tragedy, and the financial impact of those events.
- (d) A statement that lists available resources or a statement stating that no assets are available.
- (e) Amount of requested assistance.
- (f) Statement of how the money will be spent, to whom, for what purpose, and how much.
- (g) A statement certifying that the money will be spent only for the items included.