Title of Regulation: 11VAC10-47. Historical Horse Racing (adding 11VAC10-47-10 through 11VAC10-47-200).

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

Effective Date Extended Through: October 3, 2020.

The Governor approved the request of the Virginia Racing Commission to extend the expiration date of the emergency regulation for six months as provided by § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, the emergency regulation will continue in effect through October 3, 2020. The emergency regulation implements Chapter 811 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly, which authorizes Historical Horst Racing at facilities licensed by the Virginia Racing Commission throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The commission will begin the process of finalizing the permanent regulation pending completion of legislative action requiring significant changes to the proposed language. The emergency regulation was published in 35:5 VA.R. 785-796 October 29, 2018.

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.