TITLE 11. GAMING

VIRGINIA RACING COMMISSION

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Virginia Racing Commission intends to consider amending 11VAC10-47, Historical Horse Racing. The current regulation requires Churchill Downs Incorporated, the owner of Colonial Downs Racetrack, to have eight live tellers at the Rose satellite wagering facility (SWF) due to the number of historical horse racing terminals at that facility. The purpose of the action being considered is to reduce the current number of required tellers at historical horse racing terminals from two to one at Collinsville, Dumfries, and Emporia SWFs; from three to two at Hampton and Richmond SWFs; and from eight to three at the Rose SWF.

In addition, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the agency is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: August 28, 2024.

Agency Contact: Rhonda Davis, Director of Pari-Mutuels and Licensing, Virginia Racing Commission, 10700 Horsemens Road, New Kent, VA 23124, telephone (804) 966-7415, or email rhonda.davis@vrc.virginia.gov.