OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE TOBIAS READ

SECRETARY OF STATE


MICHAEL KAPLAN DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE


NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

INCLUDING STATEMENT OF NEED & FISCAL IMPACT

CHAPTER 462

OREGON RACING COMMISSION

ARCHIVES DIVISION STEPHANIE CLARK DIRECTOR

800 SUMMER STREET NE SALEM, OR 97310

503-373-0701


FILED

11/21/2025 3:10 PM ARCHIVES DIVISION SECRETARY OF STATE


FILING CAPTION: Amends 462-220-0050 provides language for non-merged pools to require reimbursement regarding oversite.

LAST DAY AND TIME TO OFFER COMMENT TO AGENCY: 01/10/2026 1:00 AM

The Agency requests public comment on whether other options should be considered for achieving the rule's substantive goals while reducing negative economic impact of the rule on business.

CONTACT: Karen Parkman 503-853-5927

karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov

PO Box 366

Gresham ,OR 97030

Filed By:

Karen Parkman Rules Coordinator


HEARING(S)

Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon advance request. Notify the contact listed above.

DATE: 12/18/2025

TIME: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

OFFICER: Quinn Berry


REMOTE HEARING DETAILS

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PHONE NUMBER: 503-853-5927

CONFERENCE ID: 241427036 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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NEED FOR THE RULE(S)

To provide for reimbursement for any oversite needed of non-merged pools


DOCUMENTS RELIED UPON, AND WHERE THEY ARE AVAILABLE

ORC Rules and statutes stored electronically and available upon request


STATEMENT IDENTIFYING HOW ADOPTION OF RULE(S) WILL AFFECT RACIAL EQUITY IN THIS STATE

Does not affect racial equity in the state


FISCAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT:

None


COST OF COMPLIANCE:

  1. Identify any state agencies, units of local government, and members of the public likely to be economically affected by the rule(s). (2) Effect on Small Businesses: (a) Estimate the number and type of small businesses subject to the rule(s); (b) Describe the expected reporting, recordkeeping and administrative activities and cost required to comply with the rule(s); (c) Estimate the cost of professional services, equipment supplies, labor and increased administration required to comply with the rule(s).

No cost to comply


DESCRIBE HOW SMALL BUSINESSES WERE INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THESE RULE(S):

small businesses were not involved and are not affected


WAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE RULE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONSULTED? YES


AMEND: 462-220-0050

RULE SUMMARY: Amends 462-220-0050 provides language for non-merged pools to require reimbursement regarding oversite.

CHANGES TO RULE:


462-220-0050

Total Take-out Rates for Non-Merged Pools ¶

  1. A Hub operator may include a provision for hosting non-merged pools as part of their operating plan or update to the plan. Subject to approval by the Commission, the Hub operator shall:¶

    1. As part of the operating plan or update to the plan, set the total take-out rate for those wagering pools which are not merged with the wagering pools of the race track where the race is being run live; and¶

    2. Pay a 1% fee to the Commission for all hosted non-merged wagers excluding wagers placed through the Hub operator's own ADW system which will be taxed under the formulas set out in OAR 462-220-0040The Commission may require reimbursement for any oversite of non-merged pools, which will be negotiated in advance

  2. Fees required under this provision do not apply to wagering options such as a betting exchange. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3), 462.725

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.725