PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Prohibiting the manipulation or attempted manipulation of the outcome of any race.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.16.020.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The public relies on the commission to ensure the integrity of horse racing in Washington. Currently no rule exists prohibiting any person from manipulating or attempting to manipulate the outcome of a race.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Robert M. Leichner, Executive Secretary, Washington Horse Racing Commission, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516-5578, (360) 459-6462, fax (360) 459-6461.
June 22, 2004
R. M. Leichner
Executive Secretary