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Statutes > Michigan > Chapter-431 > Act-279-of-1995 > Section-431-303HORSE RACING LAW OF 1995 (EXCERPT)
Act 279 of 1995
431.303 Office of racing commissioner; creation; powers and duties of racing commissioner.
Sec. 3.
The office of racing commissioner is created within the department of agriculture. The racing commissioner has the powers and duties prescribed in this act and shall administer the provisions of this act relating to licensing, enforcement, and regulation. The racing commissioner also has those additional powers necessary and proper to implement and enforce this act and to regulate and maintain jurisdiction over the conduct of each licensed race meeting within this state where horse races or pari-mutuel wagering on the results of horse races is permitted for a stake, purse, prize, share, or reward.
History: 1995, Act 279, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1996
