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Racing, Department of
1110 W Washington St., Suite 260, Phoenix AZ 85007
602-364-1700
Internet address:
www.racing.state.az.us

Subject: Person or persons, associations, or corporations desiring to conduct live and simulcast horse or greyhound racing meeting within the State of Arizona.

Comment: All persons, associations, or corporations conducting a racing meeting shall be required to obtain approval from the Arizona Racing Commission and the required license from the department subject to a thorough background investigation. (See licensing comments).

Subject: Person or persons, associations, or corporations desiring to hold a license to participate in a horse or greyhound racing meeting within the State of Arizona.
Person or persons, associations, or corporations desiring to hold a license or conduct a horse or greyhound racing meeting within the State of Arizona.

Comment: All persons participating in any capacity in a racing meeting, including all persons who perform services in connection with the conduct of the racing meeting, shall be required to obtain a license from the department. Those persons performing services during a county fair horse race meet who are identified as volunteer help are exempted from this requirement. A participant includes all persons acting as participants or officials at any racing meeting, including all employees of the permittee pari-mutuel department, all management, or vendor contracts with the permittee, and all the officers and directors of such corporations and permittee. No license shall be issued or renewed for any person who, within five years prior to application, has been convicted of a felony. All licensing requires fees and background investigation.

Comment: License required for most uses. Contact agency for exemptions and information on license application assistance.

Subject: Teletrack wagering facilities (off-track betting facilities).

Comment: Licensing applies to providers of telecasts of live audio and visual signals of horse or greyhound racing at authorized facilities within the state at authorized additional pari-mutual wagering facility.

Subject: Greyhound racing kennels, breeding farms or other operations.

Comment: Subject to licensing and inspection by the department. Contact agency for exemption and information on application assistance.

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