The purposes of this compact are to: (1) derive uniform requirements among the party states for the licensure of participants in live horse racing with pari–mutuel wagering; (2) ensure that all licensees pursuant to this compact meet a uniform minimum standard of honesty and integrity; (3) facilitate the growth of the horse racing industry by simplifying the process for qualified applicants for a license to participate in live racing; (4) reduce the cost incurred by each state and applicant from the separate licensing process conducted by each state that conducts live horse racing; (5) authorize the Commission to participate in this compact; (6) permit officials from the party states to participate in this compact; (7) through the compact committee established by this compact, enter into contracts with governmental agencies and other persons to carry out the purposes of this compact; and (8) establish the compact committee created by this compact as an interstate governmental entity duly authorized to request and receive criminal history record information from: (i) the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (ii) state and local authorities; and (iii) foreign law enforcement agencies.
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