PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 03-03-025.
Title of Rule: WAC 260-20-035 Nonparimutuel wagering prohibited.
Purpose: Repeal WAC 260-20-035 Nonparimutuel wagering prohibited.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.040.
Summary: Repealer of WAC 260-20-035 Nonparimutuel wagering prohibited.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The Washington Horse Racing Commission (WHRC) does not have the authority to promulgate or enforce rules governing any form of gambling except parimutuel wagering.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Robert J. Lopez, Olympia, Washington, (360) 459-6462; Implementation and Enforcement: Robert M. Leichner, Olympia, Washington, (360) 459-6462.
Name of Proponent: Washington Horse Racing Commission, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The WHRC desires to repeal WAC 260-20-035 Nonparimutuel wagering prohibited. Since 1973 all forms of authorized gambling in the state of Washington with the exception of parimutuel wagering are under the authority of the gambling commission. The WHRC, having no authority over nonparimutuel wagering cannot promulgate or enforce rules prohibiting nonparimutuel wagering.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Repeals WAC 260-20-035.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not applicable.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.
Hearing Location: Auburn City Council Chambers, 25 West Main, Auburn, WA 98001, (253) 931-3041, on May 8, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.
Submit Written Comments to: Robert Leichner, Washington Horse Racing Commission, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, 98516-5578, fax (360) 459-6461, by May 7, 2003.
Date of Intended Adoption: May 8, 2003.
March 14, 2003
R. M. Leichner
Executive Secretary
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
| WAC 260-20-035 | Nonparimutuel wagering prohibited. |