The commission may refuse to issue a license to conduct a race meet. The commission will consider the following factors in making its decision:
(1) Opportunity for the sport to properly develop;
(2) Avoidance of competition with established tracks;
(3) Extent of community support for the promotion and continuance of the tracks;
(4) The character and reputation of the individuals identified in the license application; and
(5) Any other relevant factors.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
67.16.020 and
67.16.040. WSR 07-11-114, § 260-12-070, filed 5/18/07, effective 6/18/07; Rules of racing, § 8, filed 4/21/61.]