Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Virginia Racing Commission intends to consider promulgating 11VAC10-47, Historical Horse Racing. The purpose of the proposed action is to implement the provisions of Chapter 811 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly, which authorizes historical horse racing at facilities licensed by the Virginia Racing Commission. The proposed regulations will address the requirements for an entity licensed to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing, including (i) the location and hours of operation, (ii) types and specifications of the terminals to be utilized, (iii) accounting and auditing, (iv) permits required for licensee employees, (v) simulcast operations, (vi) annual reporting, and (vii) implementation by a licensee of a program to promote responsible gaming and the program's minimum requirements.

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: March 20, 2019.

Agency Contact: Kimberly Mackey, Regulatory Coordinator, Virginia Racing Commission, 5707 Huntsman Road, Suite 201-B, Richmond, VA 23250, telephone (804) 966-7406, or email kimberly.mackey@vrc.virginia.gov.