The commission may investigate the applicant or any person named in the application, with respect to such person's criminal record, subversive activities record and any other reports concerning such persons, in order to determine whether the applicant or a person for whom ownership is directly or beneficially to be held has not been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude, has not violated any rules and regulations previously or presently prescribed by the New Jersey Racing Commission, and who possesses sufficient moral responsibility so as not to be detrimental to the best interests of racing in New Jersey.
N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-6.28
See: 15 New Jersey Register 1928(a), 16 New Jersey Register 378(a).