Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 5-107.02
No person, association or corporation is eligible to operate a racing meeting with a permit issued under this chapter unless he is an owner or the lessee of the track named in the permit. A permit shall not be issued to any corporation or association unless the corporation or association in its application for the permit has specifically named the manager who will operate the racing meeting, has supplied the department with all relevant information concerning this manager including his relationship with the corporation or association, any previous experience in the racing field, and any other relevant and material information the commission may have requested, and has obtained the commission's approval of the manager so named in the application.
A.R.S. § 5-107.02