SB 2071 Summary

• Changes the title "director" to "executive director" throughout the North Dakota racing code for the commission's chief administrator.

• Adds a new commission duty to adopt model rules and standards, such as those from the Association of Racing Commissioners International.

• Modifies the definition of "racing" to include live or simulcast events under the certificate system, removing specific reference to dog racing under the certificate system.

• Updates references from "racetrack" to "arena" and "race" to "event" throughout the pari-mutuel wagering statutes to apply to various types of wagering events.

• Requires commission decisions and orders to be signed by the chairman and attested by the executive director, with records filed for permanent preservation.