2002 Minnesota Statutes

     240.03 Commission powers and duties. 

    The commission has the following powers and duties:  

    (1) to regulate horse racing in Minnesota to ensure that it 
 is conducted in the public interest; 

    (2) to issue licenses as provided in this chapter; 

    (3) to enforce all laws and rules governing horse racing; 

    (4) to collect and distribute all taxes provided for in 
 this chapter; 

    (5) to conduct necessary investigations and inquiries and 
 compel the submission of information, documents, and records it 
 deems necessary to carry out its duties; 

    (6) to supervise the conduct of pari-mutuel betting on 
 horse racing; 

    (7) to employ and supervise personnel under this chapter; 

    (8) to determine the number of racing days to be held in 
 the state and at each licensed racetrack; and 

    (9) to take all necessary steps to ensure the integrity of 
 racing in Minnesota.  

    HIST: 1983 c 214 s 3; 1985 c 212 s 3; 1991 c 336 art 1 s 11