The National Racing Compact is an independent, interstate governmental entity that aims to simplify the licensing process for participants in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry across multiple states in North America. It was established to address the challenges posed by varying criminal history criteria used by each state and the lack of sharing of criminal history information between racing jurisdictions. By receiving criminal history information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Compact sets standards for individual licenses, accepts applications and fingerprints, and issues a national license recognized by member states and other states that choose to acknowledge it. This streamlined approach reduces the regulatory burden on participants, allowing them to complete one license application and provide one set of fingerprints, ultimately saving time and resources.
The National Racing Compact's national license enables participants to race in multiple states by paying only a participation fee in each state where they wish to compete. With over 30 years of experience, the Compact has been instrumental in simplifying the licensing process for the majority of participants who have no criminal history. By providing a centralized licensing system, it eliminates the need for duplicative and complicated procedures, making it more efficient and cost-effective. As an authorized entity composed of pari-mutuel racing regulators from participating states, the Compact plays a crucial role in promoting uniformity and cooperation among racing jurisdictions, ultimately benefiting the horse racing industry as a whole.
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