PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 260-84 WAC, Penalties.
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 commission is beginning rule making on a number of sections and chapters in TITLE 260 WAC. In anticipation to new and amended sections, the commission will need to amend chapter 260-84 WAC to address penalties for violations of these new and/or amended rules. In addition, there may me [be] a need to amend other specific penalties in this chapter to address issues which have arise[n] during the 2009 race year.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Robert J. Lopez, Executive Secretary, Washington Horse Racing Commission, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516-5578, phone (360) 459-6462, fax (360) 459-6461, rlopez@whrc.state.wa.us.
July 13, 2009
R. J. Lopez
Executive Secretary