61 Pa. Code § 21.1

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 21.1 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Act-The Race Horse Industry Reform Act (4 P. S. §§ 325.101-325.402).

Commission-The State Horse Racing Commission or the State Harness Racing Commission of the Commonwealth.

Licensed corporations-A corporation that has obtained a license from the Commission to conduct thoroughbred or harness meetings for parimutuel wagering.

Make-up-race day-A previously authorized race day which was cancelled due to reasons beyond the control of the licensed corporation and which has been authorized and rescheduled by the Commission and certified as a make-up-race day to the Secretary under the section 207 of the act (4 P. S. § 325.207).

Meeting-The period within a calendar year for which approval to race has been granted by the Commission to a licensed corporation.

Multiple/exotic race-A race involving two or more horses including exacta, daily double, quinella, trifecta and similar races.

"Outs" tickets-A ticket resulting in a distribution from the parimutuel pool which has not been presented for payment.

Postmark date-The date imprinted upon an envelope or wrapper by the United States Postal Service but does not include the postmark date printed by a postal meter licensed by the United States Postal Service.

Race day-A day during a meeting for which horse or harness racing has been authorized by the Commission and which has been certified to the Secretary under section 207 of the act.

Secretary-The Secretary of the Department.

61 Pa. Code § 21.1