North Dakota Century Code Title 53. Sports and Amusements § 53-06.2-08. License authorization and fees

1. Each license issued under the certificate system must describe the place, track, or racecourse at which the licensee may hold races. Every license must specify the number of days the licensed races may continue, the hours during which racing may be conducted, and the number of races that may be held each day. Races authorized under this chapter may be held during the hours approved by the commission and within the hours permitted by state law.

2. The commission may charge a license fee for racing commensurate with the size and attendance of the race meet.

3. Each applicant for a license under this chapter shall give bond or a letter of credit payable to this state with good security as approved by the commission. The bond or letter of credit must be in the amount the commission determines will adequately protect the amount normally due and owing to this state in a regular payment period or, in the case of new or altered conditions, based on the projected revenues.

4. The commission may grant licenses to horse owners, jockeys, riders, agents, trainers, grooms, stable foremen, exercise workers, veterinarians, valets, concessionaires, service providers, employees of racing associations, and such other persons as determined by the commission. Licensure of service providers, totalizator companies, site operators, and organizations applying to conduct or conducting pari-mutuel wagering must be approved by the attorney general. The attorney general may not grant a license denied by the commission. License fees are as established by the commission.

5. The commission may establish the period of time for which licenses issued under this chapter are valid.

6. The commission shall deposit all fees collected under this section in the racing commission operating fund. Subject to legislative appropriation, the commission may spend the fees for operating costs of the commission.