WSR 01-16-124

PROPOSED RULES

HORSE RACING COMMISSION


[ Filed July 31, 2001, 9:39 a.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 01-12-060.

     Title of Rule: WAC 260-48-930, rebates.

     Purpose: New section relating to rebating by associations to lure patrons to their establishments. This rule would create regulation and enforcement if necessary.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.040.

     Summary: Allow the Washington Horse Racing Commission to regulate and possible enforcement action regarding establishments relating to the practice of giving patronage incentives.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Bruce Batson, Olympia, Washington, (360) 459-6462.

     Name of Proponent: Washington Horse Racing Commission, governmental.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Adding a new rule relating to the practice of rebating by association to lure certain individuals to their establishments. Rules would aid in the regulation and possible enforcement.

     Proposal does not change existing rules.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The changes will not affect more than 20% or less than 10% of the population. A small business economic impact statement was not prepared.

     RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.

     Hearing Location: Auburn City Council Chambers, 25 West Main, Auburn, WA 98001, on September 4, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Bruce Batson by August 31, 2001.

     Submit Written Comments to: Bruce Batson, Executive Secretary, Washington Horse Racing Commission, 7912 Martin Way, Suite D, Olympia, WA 98516, fax (360) 459-6461, by October 16, 2001.

     Date of Intended Adoption: October 18, 2001.

July 30, 2001

Bruce Batson

Executive Secretary


NEW SECTION
WAC 260-48-930   Rebating.   Any association intending to offer to give cash rebates to patrons shall first notify the commission as to the specific details of such rebate plan and shall not implement such a plan until the commission approves the plan as being in the best interests of racing in this state.

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