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| The Office of Racing Commissioner |
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The Office of Racing Commissioner (ORC) was originally established by the Racing Act of 1933 to authorize and regulate pari-mutuel horse racing in Michigan. Currently, the ORC functions under the Horse Racing Law of 1995, as amended, and in accordance with the Racing Commissioner General Rules. The ORC is an independent agency created within the Department of Agriculture, in accordance with the Executive Organization Act of 1965.
The program objectives are achieved through the regulatory activities of the ORC. These include:
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Issuing track, race meeting, occupational licenses, and simulcasting permits
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Allocating racing dates and simulcasting schedules
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Collecting racing license and tax revenues
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Appointing stewards and veterinarians to represent the state
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Hearing appeals from decisions of stewards and on other matters
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Approving track appointed officials
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Monitoring the daily conduct of live and simulcast racing
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Conducting equine and human drug testing programs
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Investigating any irregularities in racing which may lead to formal hearings, administrative
disciplinary actions and/or criminal prosecution
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Developing ways to improve and promote pari-mutuel horse racing in Michigan.
To contact the Office of Racing Commissioner
Call: 517/ 335-1420
Or click here to email
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