§ 11-819. Factors for granting permits

   The factors that the Commission shall consider in deciding whether to grant a permit shall include:

   (1) the needs and convenience of the public;

   (2) whether the satellite simulcast facility:

      (i) would be expected to interfere unreasonably with attendance at tracks; and

      (ii) meets the requirements of § 11-825(a) of this subtitle;

   (3) the desires of the political subdivision where the proposed satellite simulcast facility is to be located;

   (4) the interests of the racing industry; and

   (5) other matters that the Commission finds appropriate.

HISTORY: 1992, ch. 473, § 2.