§ 11-1302
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§11–1302.
The purposes of this compact are to:
(1)derive uniform requirements among the party states for the licensure of participants in live horse racing with pari–mutuel wagering;
(2)ensure that all licensees pursuant to this compact meet a uniform minimum standard of honesty and integrity;
(3)facilitate the growth of the horse racing industry by simplifying the process for qualified applicants for a license to participate in live racing;
(4)reduce the cost incurred by each state and applicant from the separate licensing process conducted by each state that conducts live horse racing;
(5)authorize the Commission to participate in this compact;
(6)permit officials from the party states to participate in this compact;
(7)through the compact committee established by this compact, enter into contracts with governmental agencies and other persons to carry out the purposes of this compact; and
(8)establish the compact committee created by this compact as an interstate governmental entity duly authorized to request and receive criminal history record information from:
(i)the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
(ii)state and local authorities; and
(iii)foreign law enforcement agencies.