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The Office of Racing Commissioner

The Office of Racing Commissioner (ORC) was originally established by the Racing Act of 1933 to authorize and regulate pari-mutuel horse racing in Michigan. Currently, the ORC functions under the Horse Racing Law of 1995, as amended, and in accordance with the Racing Commissioner General Rules. The ORC is an independent agency created within the Department of Agriculture, in accordance with the Executive Organization Act of 1965.

The program objectives are achieved through the regulatory activities of the ORC. These include:

Issuing track, race meeting, occupational licenses, and simulcasting permits
Allocating racing dates and simulcasting schedules
Collecting racing license and tax revenues
Appointing stewards and veterinarians to represent the state
Hearing appeals from decisions of stewards and on other matters
Approving track appointed officials
Monitoring the daily conduct of live and simulcast racing
Conducting equine and human drug testing programs
Investigating any irregularities in racing which may lead to formal hearings, administrative
disciplinary actions and/or criminal prosecution
Developing ways to improve and promote pari-mutuel horse racing in Michigan.

To contact the Office of Racing Commissioner

Call: 517/ 335-1420

Or click here to email