This Directive sets the new annual allocation of revenue contributions of purse monies from the various racing associations and horse people groups to fund the Equine Medication Control and Drug Task Force, effective April 1, 2012.

A late fee charge will apply to those tracks whose total payment is in arrears past the due date.

1. To be deducted from the Horsemen’s Purses by track and remitted to ORC.
2. To be paid from Track Operating expenses.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION

(original document signed by)
John Blakney Executive Director

This Directive replaces General Directive No. 2/2011.  The levy is expressed as a monthly fee and calculated based on total 2011 wagering from all sources (live and simulcast) related to each track’s betting permit.

In accordance with past practice, this levy is imposed pursuant to the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between the Minister of Consumer and Business Services, the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association and the Ontario Racing Commission, and is deemed an amount authorized under provincial enactment for the purpose of CPMA Regulation 103(1)(h).

Effective April 1, 2012, the monthly fees for the fiscal year 2012/2013 which ends March 31, 2013, are as follows:

Note:  A late fee charge will apply to those tracks whose total payment is in arrears past the due date.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION

John L. Blakney
Executive Director

Pursuant to Section 7(f) of the Racing Commission Act, 2000, this directive sets the Annual Racetrack
Licence Fee for the Ontario Racing Commission fiscal year 2012-2013, as part of the fees and other
application charges applicable to a Licence to Operate a Racetrack. The fee is expressed as a monthly
charge, calculated based on the portion of the total purses paid at each track for the 2011 racing season and
is effective April 1, 2012.

A late fee charge will apply to those tracks whose total payment is in arrears past the due date.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION

John L. Blakney
Executive Director

Preamble

WHEREAS amendments to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations (“Regulations”) were to came into force on January 1, 2012;

AND WHEREAS as a result of the amendments to the Regulations, the Ontario Racing Commission (“ORC”) would be required to “approve” horsepersons;

AND WHEREAS the ORC determined that the mechanism for “approving” horsepersons would be conducted through licensing of horsepersons in accordance with the Racing Commission Act, 2000;

AND WHEREAS the ORC implemented certain Rules of Racing relating to the requirement for horsepersons (horsepeople’s organizations) to be licensed in accordance with the Racing Commission Act, 2000;

AND WHEREAS the horsepeople’s organizations served upon the ORC a Notice of Application for Judicial Review;

AND WHEREAS the Judicial Review was heard on March 14, 2012 and the decision of the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court was delivered on June 12, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the ORC and the horsepeople’s organizations have determined that further consultations are required prior to the continued implementation of certain Rules of Racing related to the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations;

TAKE NOTICE that the Director hereby issues General Directive No 4/2012 as follows:

 

GENERAL DIRECTIVE NO. 4/2012 – Stay of the continued implementation of Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations

The ORC Director hereby orders a stay of the continued implementation of the following Rules of Racing until September 30, 2012:

Rules of Standardbred Racing

Rule 3.02.01

Where an Association has entered into an agreement with a horsepeople’s organization, representing participants racing at that facility, that horsepeople’s organization must be licensed by the Commission.

Rule 3.02.02:

Each Association shall ensure that it has an agreement with either of the following for the purposes of Section 3(1)(c)(iii) of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations:

1. a horsepeople’s organization licensed pursuant to Rule 3.02.01; or
2. individuals licensed in good standing by the Commission and racing at that Association.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in fines or suspension.

Rules of Thoroughbred Racing

Rule 4.15.01

Where an Association has entered into an agreement with a horsepeople’s organization, representing participants racing at that facility, that horsepeople’s organization must be licensed by the Commission.

Rule 4.15.02

Each Association shall ensure that it has an agreement with either of the following for the purposes of Section 3(1)(c)(iii) of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations:

1. a horsepeople’s organization licensed pursuant to Rule 3.02.01; or
2. individuals licensed in good standing by the Commission and racing at that Association.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in fines or suspension.

 

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION

John L. Blakney

Executive Director

This Directive sets the new annual allocation of revenue contributions from the various racing associations and horse peoples purse accounts to recover the costs of the Ontario Racing Program, for the year March 31, 2012.

 A late fee charge will apply to those tracks whose total payment is in arrears past the due date.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION        

 

John Blakney
Executive Director

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¹To be deducted from the Horsemen’s Purses by track and remitted to ORC.
²To be paid from Track Operating expenses. 

Preamble

WHEREAS amendments to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations (“Regulations”) were to came into force on January 1, 2012;

AND WHEREAS as a result of the amendments to the Regulations, the Ontario Racing Commission (“ORC”) would be required to “approve” horsepersons;

AND WHEREAS the ORC determined that the mechanism for “approving” horsepersons would be conducted through licensing of horsepersons in accordance with the Racing Commission Act, 2000;

AND WHEREAS the ORC implemented certain Rules of Racing relating to the requirement for horsepersons (horsepeople’s organizations) to be licensed in accordance with the Racing Commission Act, 2000;

AND WHEREAS the horsepeople’s organizations served upon the ORC a Notice of Application for Judicial Review;

AND WHEREAS the Judicial Review was heard on March 14, 2012 and the decision of the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court was delivered on June 12, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the ORC and the horsepeople’s organizations have determined that further consultations are required prior to the continued implementation of certain Rules of Racing related to the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 4/2012 which ordered a stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until September 30, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the Director has received certain communications from the horsepeople’s organization and has determined that further consultation will be required prior to the implementation of certain Rules of Racing related to the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations;

TAKE NOTICE that the Director hereby issues General Directive No. 6/2012 as follows:

The ORC Director hereby orders a stay of the continued implementation of the following Rules of Racing until December 31, 2012:

 

Rules of Standardbred Racing

Rule 3.02.01

Where an Association has entered into an agreement with a horsepeople’s organization, representing participants racing at that facility, that horsepeople’s organization must be licensed by the Commission.

Rule 3.02.02:

Each Association shall ensure that it has an agreement with either of the following for the purposes of Section 3(1)(c)(iii) of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations:

1. a horsepeople’s organization licensed pursuant to Rule 3.02.01; or
2. individuals licensed in good standing by the Commission and racing at that Association.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in fines or suspension.

 

Rules of Thoroughbred Racing

Rule 4.15.01

Where an Association has entered into an agreement with a horsepeople’s organization, representing participants racing at that facility, that horsepeople’s organization must be licensed by the Commission.

Rule 4.15.02

Each Association shall ensure that it has an agreement with either of the following for the purposes of Section 3(1)(c)(iii) of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations:

1. a horsepeople’s organization licensed pursuant to Rule 3.02.01; or
2. individuals licensed in good standing by the Commission and racing at that Association.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in fines or suspension.

 

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION

 

John L. Blakney
Executive Director

Preamble

WHEREAS amendments to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations (“Regulations”) came into force on January 1, 2012;

AND WHEREAS as a result of the amendments to the Regulations, the Ontario Racing Commission (“ORC”) would be required to “approve” horsepersons;

AND WHEREAS the ORC determined that the mechanism for “approving” horsepersons would be conducted through licensing of horsepersons in accordance with the Racing Commission Act, 2000;

AND WHEREAS the ORC implemented certain Rules of Racing relating to the requirement for horsepersons (horsepeople’s organizations) to be licensed in accordance with the Racing Commission Act, 2000;

AND WHEREAS the horsepeople’s organizations served upon the ORC a Notice of Application for Judicial Review;

AND WHEREAS the Judicial Review was heard on March 14, 2012 and the decision of the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court was delivered on June 12, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the ORC and the horsepeople’s organizations determined that further consultations were required prior to the continued implementation of certain Rules of Racing related to the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 4/2012 which ordered a stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until September 30, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 6/2012 which ordered a further stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until December 31, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 7/2012 which ordered a further stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until March 31, 2013;

AND WHEREAS the Director has received certain communications from horsepeople’s organizations and has determined that further consultation is required prior to the implementation of certain Rules of Racing related to the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations;

TAKE NOTICE that the Director hereby issues General Directive No. 1/2013 as follows:

The ORC Director hereby orders a stay of the continued implementation of the following Rules of Racing until June 30, 2013:

Rules of Standardbred Racing

Rule 3.02.01

Where an Association has entered into an agreement with a horsepeople’s organization, representing participants racing at that facility, that horsepeople’s organization must be licensed by the Commission.

Rule 3.02.02:

Each Association shall ensure that it has an agreement with either of the following for the purposes of Section 3(1)(c)(iii) of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations:

1. a horsepeople’s organization licensed pursuant to Rule 3.02.01; or
2. individuals licensed in good standing by the Commission and racing at that Association.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in fines or suspension.

Rules of Thoroughbred Racing

Rule 4.15.01

Where an Association has entered into an agreement with a horsepeople’s organization, representing participants racing at that facility, that horsepeople’s organization must be licensed by the Commission.

Rule 4.15.02

Each Association shall ensure that it has an agreement with either of the following for the purposes of Section 3(1)(c)(iii) of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations:

1. a horsepeople’s organization licensed pursuant to Rule 3.02.01; or
2. individuals licensed in good standing by the Commission and racing at that Association.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in fines or suspension. BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION

(original document signed by)
Steve Lehman Executive Director

Preamble

WHEREAS amendments to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations (“Regulations”) came into force on January 1, 2012;

AND WHEREAS as a result of the amendments to the Regulations, the Ontario Racing Commission (“ORC”) would be required to “approve” horsepersons;

AND WHEREAS the ORC determined that the mechanism for “approving” horsepersons would be conducted through licensing of horsepersons in accordance with the Racing Commission Act, 2000;

AND WHEREAS the ORC implemented certain Rules of Racing relating to the requirement for horsepersons (horsepeople’s organizations) to be licensed in accordance with the Racing Commission Act, 2000;

AND WHEREAS the horsepeople’s organizations served upon the ORC a Notice of Application for Judicial Review;

AND WHEREAS the Judicial Review was heard on March 14, 2012 and the decision of the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court was delivered on June 12, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the ORC and the horsepeople’s organizations determined that further consultations were required prior to the continued implementation of certain Rules of Racing related to the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 4/2012 which ordered a stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until September 30, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 6/2012 which ordered a further stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until December 31, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 7/2012 which ordered a further stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until March 31, 2013;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 1/2013 which ordered a further stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until June 30, 2013;

AND WHEREAS the Director has received certain communications from horsepeople’s organizations and has determined that further consultation is required prior to the implementation of certain Rules of Racing related to the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations;

TAKE NOTICE that the Director hereby issues General Directive No. 2/2013 as follows:

The ORC Director hereby orders a stay of the continued implementation of the following Rules of Racing until December 31, 2013:

 

Rules of Standardbred Racing

Rule 3.02.01

Where an Association has entered into an agreement with a horsepeople’s organization, representing participants racing at that facility, that horsepeople’s organization must be licensed by the Commission.

Rule 3.02.02:

Each Association shall ensure that it has an agreement with either of the following for the purposes of Section 3(1)(c)(iii) of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations:

1. a horsepeople’s organization licensed pursuant to Rule 3.02.01; or
2. individuals licensed in good standing by the Commission and racing at that Association.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in fines or suspension.

 

Rules of Thoroughbred Racing

Rule 4.15.01

Where an Association has entered into an agreement with a horsepeople’s organization, representing participants racing at that facility, that horsepeople’s organization must be licensed by the Commission.

Rule 4.15.02

Each Association shall ensure that it has an agreement with either of the following for the purposes of Section 3(1)(c)(iii) of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations:

1. a horsepeople’s organization licensed pursuant to Rule 3.02.01; or
2. individuals licensed in good standing by the Commission and racing at that Association.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in fines or suspension.

 

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION

 

Steve Lehman
Executive Director

Pursuant to Section 7(f) of the Racing Commission Act, 2000, this directive sets the Annual Racetrack Licence Fee for the Ontario Racing Commission fiscal year 2013-2014, as part of the fees and other application charges applicable to a Licence to Operate a Racetrack. The fee is for an annual licence, calculated based on the portion of the total purses paid at each track for the 2011 racing season and is effective April 1, 2013, invoiced and payable in monthly amounts.

A late fee charge will apply to those tracks whose total payment is in arrears past the due date.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION

Steve Lehman
Executive Director

This Directive sets the new annual allocation of revenue contributions of purse monies from the various racing associations and horse people groups to fund the Equine Medication Control Program for the fiscal year April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014.

A late fee charge will apply to those tracks whose total payment is in arrears past the due date.

(1) To be deducted from the Horsemen’s Purses by track and remitted to ORC.
(2) To be paid from Track Operating expenses.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION   

 

Steve Lehman

Executive Director

This Directive replaces General Directive No. 2/2012. The levy is an annual charge calculated based on total 2012 wagering from all sources (live and simulcast) related to each track’s betting permit.

In accordance with past practice, this levy is imposed pursuant to the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between the Minister of Consumer and Business Services, the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association and the Ontario Racing Commission, and is deemed an amount authorized under provincial enactment for the purpose of CPMA Regulation 103(1)(h).

Effective April 1, 2013, the fee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, are as follows:

Note: A late fee charge will apply to those tracks whose total payment is in arrears past the due date.

 

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION

Steve Lehman
Executive Director

Preamble

WHEREAS amendments to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations (“Regulations”) came into force on January 1, 2012;

AND WHEREAS as a result of the amendments to the Regulations, the Ontario Racing Commission (“ORC”) would be required to “approve” horsepersons;

AND WHEREAS the ORC determined that the mechanism for “approving” horsepersons would be conducted through licensing of horsepersons in accordance with the Racing Commission Act, 2000;

AND WHEREAS the ORC implemented certain Rules of Racing relating to the requirement for horsepersons (horsepeople’s organizations) to be licensed in accordance with the Racing Commission Act, 2000;

AND WHEREAS the horsepeople’s organizations served upon the ORC a Notice of Application for Judicial Review;

AND WHEREAS the Judicial Review was heard on March 14, 2012 and the decision of the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court was delivered on June 12, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the ORC and the horsepeople’s organizations determined that further consultations were required prior to the continued implementation of certain Rules of Racing related to the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 4/2012 which ordered a stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until September 30, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 6/2012 which ordered a further stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until December 31, 2012;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 7/2012 which ordered a further stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until March 31, 2013;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 1/2013 which ordered a further stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until June 30, 2013;

AND WHEREAS the Director issued General Directive No 2/2013 which ordered a further stay of the implementation of certain Rules of Racing relating to licensing of horsepeople’s organizations until December 31, 2013;

AND WHEREAS the Director has determined that it is in the best interests of racing to further delay the implementation of certain Rules of Racing related to the licensing of horsepeople's organizations;

TAKE NOTICE that the Director hereby issues General Directive No. 6/2013 as follows:

The ORC Director hereby orders a stay of the continued implementation of the following Rules of Racing until March 31, 2014:

 

Rules of Standardbred Racing

Rule 3.02.01

Where an Association has entered into an agreement with a horsepeople’s organization, representing participants racing at that facility, that horsepeople’s organization must be licensed by the Commission.

Rule 3.02.02:

Each Association shall ensure that it has an agreement with either of the following for the purposes of Section 3(1)(c)(iii) of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations:

1. a horsepeople’s organization licensed pursuant to Rule 3.02.01; or
2. individuals licensed in good standing by the Commission and racing at that Association.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in fines or suspension.

 

Rules of Thoroughbred Racing

Rule 4.15.01

Where an Association has entered into an agreement with a horsepeople’s organization, representing participants racing at that facility, that horsepeople’s organization must be licensed by the Commission.

Rule 4.15.02

Each Association shall ensure that it has an agreement with either of the following for the purposes of Section 3(1)(c)(iii) of the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations:

1. a horsepeople’s organization licensed pursuant to Rule 3.02.01; or
2. individuals licensed in good standing by the Commission and racing at that Association.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in fines or suspension.

 

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION

 

Steve Lehman
Executive Director