PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: New rule relating to rebating practices by associations.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.16.040.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Adding a new rule relating to the practice of rebating by association to lure certain individuals to their establishments. Rules would aid in the regulation and possible enforcement.
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; and industry participation.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Bruce Batson, Executive Secretary, Washington Horse Racing Commission, 7912 Martin Way, Suite D, Olympia, WA 98516-5703, (360) 459-6462, fax (360) 459-6461, e-mail whrc@whrc.state.wa.us.
May 31, 2001
Bruce Batson
Executive Secretary