Chapter Game 5

Game 5.14 Game 5.14 Oral presentation by applicant. The division shall provide the applicant for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats., an opportunity to make an oral presentation of its application to the division prior to the division ruling on the application. The presentation shall be made by an applicant, under oath, at a session of the division. The presentation shall be limited to the information contained in the applicant’s application. The division is not required to afford an applicant more than one opportunity to make an oral presentation on the same application prior to a division determination, provided, however, the division may require an applicant to appear before the division to clarify or otherwise respond to questions concerning the application as a condition to the issuance of a license.

Game 5.14 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90.

Game 5.15 Game 5.15 Delay in completion of race track facility. Failure of a licensee under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats., to begin the types of racing authorized under the license as specified by the division under s. 562.05 (3wt), Stats., shall be cause for the license to be void as provided in s. 562.05 (3wt), Stats. The division may re-specify a later date for the commencement of the types of racing authorized and determine that the license shall not be void if the licensee proves that any delay arose out of causes beyond the control and without the fault of negligence of the licensee, its contractors and subcontractors. Such causes may include, but are not restricted to, acts of God or enemies of the United States, acts of government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather, but in every case the delay shall be beyond the control and without fault or negligence of the licensee, its contractors and subcontractors. If the cause of delay is the default of a contractor or subcontractor and if the licensee proves to the satisfaction of the division that the default arose out of causes beyond the control of the licensee, its contractors and subcontractors, the license shall not be void unless the supplies or services to be furnished by the contractor or subcontractor were obtainable from other sources in sufficient time to permit the licensee to meet the completion date.

Game 5.15 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90.

Game 5.16 Game 5.16 Contracts with a licensee; approval by division.

Game 5.16(1) (1) Any contract in excess of $10,000 per year for the provision of goods and services, including but not limited to concession contracts, entered into by any licensee under s. 562.05 (1), Stats., shall be subject to the approval of the division. The division shall determine whether the contract may affect the integrity of pari-mutuel racing. Until approved by the division, the contract is not valid or binding on any licensee under s. 562.05 (1), Stats. The division shall, within 45 days after submission of a contract to the division, approve or disapprove the contract and if not acted upon by the division within 45 days after submission, the contract shall be considered approved by the division, unless additional information regarding the contract is requested by the division and action is taken within 30 days of the date of receipt of the additional information. In making a determination that a contract may affect the integrity of racing, the division may consider such factors as it considers relevant including without limitation:

Game 5.16(1)(a) (a) The value and duration of the contract.

Game 5.16(1)(b) (b) The extent to which the contractor will be on the premises of the licensee.

Game 5.16(1)(c) (c) The relationship of the contract to the general security of a facility including opportunity for contact between the contractor and race animals, occupational licensees, or patrons.

Game 5.16(1)(d) (d) Opportunity for the contractor to influence the management and conduct of pari-mutuel racing.

Game 5.16(1)(e) (e) Contact with admission, pari-mutuel or concession money.

Game 5.16(1)(f) (f) Whether the division has reason to believe that the contractor is incompetent, financially irresponsible, or not of good character.

Game 5.16(2) (2) Any contract for $10,000 per year or less for the provision of goods and services, including but not limited to concession contracts, entered into by any licensee under s. 562.05 (1), Stats., shall be filed with the division.

Game 5.16(3) (3) A licensee under s. 562.05 (1), Stats., for a particular location may not receive services from another person or entity at such location, if the performance of the services by that person or entity requires a license under s. 562.05 (1), Stats., unless that person or entity is licensed to provide those services at that particular location.

Game 5.16(4) (4) In the event any licensee under s. 562.05 (1), Stats., takes actions or otherwise receive goods and services pursuant to any contract which has not been approved or filed as provided in sub. (1) or (2), or which is not permitted as provided in sub. (3), the division may suspend or revoke the license held by the licensee.

Game 5.16 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; CR 03-070: am. (1) (intro.) and (2) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.

Game 5.17 Game 5.17 Transfers of licenses. A license issued under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats., is for the benefit of the licensee only, and is applicable only to the location for which the license is issued. The license may not be sold or otherwise transferred and shall terminate upon a substantial change of ownership of the licensee, unless the division has granted prior written approval of the substantial change. The sale, pledge, encumbrance or other transfer of 5% or more of the equity securities or other ownership interest of a partnership, association or corporation holding a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats., shall be considered a substantial change of ownership. Any request for approval of a substantial change in ownership shall contain, where applicable, the same information about the proposed transferee as is required to be furnished under s. Game 5.04. Upon receipt of all information required by the division with regard to a proposed substantial change in ownership, the division shall, within 60 days, make a determination whether to authorize and approve the substantial change in ownership of a licensee.

Game 5.17 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, March, 1995, No. 471.

Game 5.18 Game 5.18 Acceptance and payment of license fee. When the division approves an application for license under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats., or renewal of a license and notifies the applicant of its approval, setting forth the effective date of the license, the dates by which each type of racing shall commence and, if applicable, the number and dates of race performances authorized, the applicant shall, within 10 days after the receipt of the division’s notice of approval, file a written acceptance with the division and make payment of the required license fee. The fee shall be payable to the division by certified check or bank draft in the amount required as follows:

Game 5.18(1) (1) A non-refundable fee of $300,000 for an initial 5 year license issued for any location under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats., as provided in s. 562.05 (3wr), Stats., payable $100,000 upon the filing of written acceptance of the license and $50,000 on or before January 10 of each of the 4 calendar years thereafter commencing on January 10 of the calendar year immediately following the year in which the license under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats., is first issued.

Game 5.18(2) (2) An annual non-refundable fee of $50,000 for a license issued for any location under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats., as provided in s. 562.05 (3wr), Stats., payable upon the filing of written acceptance of the license for each race year following the initial 5 year license period.

Game 5.18(3) (3) An annual non-refundable fee equal to $125 times the number of race performances authorized in a license issued under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., payable upon the filing of written acceptance of the license.

Game 5.18(4) (4) Failure to comply with the 10 day period for license acceptance and submission of appropriate license fees or to otherwise make payment of license fees when due, shall cause the application for license to be considered withdrawn and of no effect or the license to be suspended or revoked.

Game 5.18 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90.

Game 5.19 Game 5.19 Validity of application information. False or misleading information, omission of required information, or substantial deviation from representations in the application for license under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats., is cause for denial, revocation or suspension of a license or imposition of a fine as provided in s. 562.13, Stats.

Game 5.19 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90.

Game 5.20 Game 5.20 Enforcement of rules. Each licensee under s. 562.05 (1) (a) and (b), Stats., has a duty to comply with the rules of the division at all times and acknowledge that the rules are a condition under which the licenses are granted.

Game 5.20 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90.

Game 5.21 Game 5.21 Construction, expansion, reduction, alteration, or modification of proposed or existing facility. No licensee under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats., may construct, expand, reduce, alter, or otherwise modify an existing or proposed race track facility after a license has been issued under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats., for that facility, which would result in an increase or decrease of $10,000 per year or more in the development costs of the facility as proposed at the time the license was granted or which would cost in excess of $10,000 per year at an existing facility, without the prior approval of the division. If a licensee fails to obtain the required approval, the division may revoke or suspend the licensee’s license and impose a fine under s. 562.13, Stats.

Game 5.21 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; CR 03-070: am. Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.

Game 5.22 Game 5.22 Bond requirements for licensing.

Game 5.22(1) (1) The division may require an applicant for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats., to file with the division as a condition of licensure, a bond payable to the division in an amount sufficient to guarantee the proposed costs of development of the facility sought to be licensed under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats. This bond shall be executed by the applicant and a surety company or companies licensed to do business in this state, and conditioned upon the completion of the facility as proposed by the applicant, subject to any reduction or modification approved by the division pursuant to this section.

Game 5.22(2) (2) An applicant for a license to sponsor and manage a race under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., shall file with the division at the time the applicant files its application, a bond payable to the division in an amount determined by the division equal to the total monthly dollar amount estimated to be paid by the association related to fees, taxes and other money due, including animal purses, operations of the adopt-a-greyhound program, unclaimed prizes, and pay-outs on winning wagers or other amounts payable pursuant to the provisions of ch. 562, Stats. The division may require the applicant to amend the amount of the bond prior to the commencement of the race meet in which the applicant was licensed under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats. The amount of the bond will not exceed the estimated total financial liability of the applicant throughout the race meet for which the license under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., is requested, as determined by the division. The bond shall be executed by the applicant and a surety company or companies authorized to do business in this state, and conditioned on the payment by the licensee under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., of all fees, taxes and other money due, including animal owner’s purses, operations of the adopt-a-greyhound program, unclaimed prizes, and pay-outs on winning wagers or other amounts payable pursuant to the provisions of the ch. 562, Stats.

Game 5.22 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, March, 1995, No. 471; CR 03-070: am. (2) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.