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The mission of the Oregon Racing Commission is to regulate and facilitate all aspects of the pari-mutuel industry in the State of Oregon for the benefit of the citizenry, the licensees, the participants, and the economy.

 
Important Notices/News

Dear Stakeholders,

In compliance with Oregon labor laws as it applies to minors, the Oregon Racing Commission will be following the below listed regulations for minors licensed by the commission to work on the backside of any racetrack.  Below you will find a quick reference guidelines regarding working hours as it applies to minors.  For more information please go to the BOLI website.

Working hours

For 14 and 15 year-olds

  • When school is in session:
    • Maximum work 3 hours per day
    • Maximum 8 hours on non-school days
    • 18 hours per week maximum
    • Hours limited to only between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm
    • Working is not allowed during school hours
  • When school is not in session
    • 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week maximum
    • From June 1 through Labor Day: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm

For 16 and 17 year olds 

  • Any hours
  • 44 hours per week maximum
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Do you want to be a racing commissioner? We have openings on our board. If you have an interest in improving and supporting horseracing in Oregon, we’d like to hear from you. The commission’s five-member governing board is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. Terms are four years.



 

   
Note:  The ORC has changed the office phone system. 

Please go to the "Contact Us" tab above to find the direct number to the department you wish to contact. 

Commission Meetings
                      
The Commission's next meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April. 20, 2023, via Zoom videoconference. Join Zoom Meeting

Notice of Proposed Amendments

Attached are the proposed rule amendments OAR 462-140-0025, 462-130-0070, 462-130-0040, 462-130-0050,  and 462-120-0050. The public comment period is now open and will remain open until 12:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023. Written comment may be sent by email to  Karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov or sent by US postal service to Oregon Racing Commission – PO Box 366, Gresham OR 97030. 
No hearing is scheduled.

Notice 462-120-0050 Address change.pdf

Notice 462-130-0040 clarifys suspension language.pdf

Notice 462-130-0050 appeal procedures.pdf

Notice 462-130-0070 address change.pdf

Notice 462-140-0025 photo finish records.pdf


Attached are proposed rule amendments OAR 462-140-0050 (4), 462-001-0000, and 462-140-0130 (1). The public comment period is now open and will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2023. Written comment maybe sent by email to  Karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov or sent by US postal service to Oregon Racing Commission – PO Box 366, Gresham OR 97030. 

No Hearing is scheduled.

Notice 462-001-0000 Outdated language.pdf

Notice 462-140-0050 (4) address for complaints.pdf

Notice 462-140-0130 (1) new address.pdf


Attached is proposed rule amendment for OAR 462-001-0008. The comment period is now open. The ORC will accept comment until 5:00 p.m. April 25, 2023.  Written comment maybe sent by email to  Karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov or sent by US postal service to Oregon Racing Commission – PO Box 366, Gresham OR 97030.  
A public hearing will be held on April 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.










  

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The Oregon Racing Commission is in the process of creating a Tribal Relations page.  Until the page is complete, you may find our Policy on Tribal Consultation below:

ORC Policy on Consultation with Tribes-updates 6.23.2022.pdf


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Do you have a gambling problem or does someone you know have a gambling problem? If so, Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR) is a good place to start for help. Oregon Problem Gambling Resource 1-877-MY-LIMIT (1-877-695-4648)  

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Notice of Proposed Amendments Cont.

Attached are proposed rule amendments OAR 462-120-0030, 462-220-0030, 462-120-0040, 462-120-0055 (2) and 462-200-0340. The public comment period is now open and will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 2023. Written comment maybe sent by email to  Karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov or sent by US postal service to Oregon Racing Commission – PO Box 366, Gresham OR 97030.
 No hearing is scheduled.