# 3 Pa.C.S. § 9317: Allocation of racing days

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9317

## Section

- **Citation:** 3 Pa.C.S. § 9317
- **Heading:** Allocation of racing days
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 93 / Section 9317

## Text

(a) General rule.--

(1) Horse racing shall be conducted consistent with 4 Pa.C.S. § 1303 (relating to additional Category 1 slot machine license requirements).

(2) The required racing days under this section and 4 Pa.C.S. § 1303(a)(2) and (b) may be waived or modified by the commission if the waiver or modification has been agreed to by the horsemen's organization and the licensed racing entity at the racetrack where the racing days are to be scheduled or raced.

(3) The provisions of 4 Pa.C.S. § 1303(d) shall not apply if the reason for noncompliance with that section by a licensed racing entity is the cancellation of racing days due to the commission's inability to properly regulate and oversee the conduct of horse racing in this Commonwealth due to inadequate funding.

(b) Certification.--The commission shall submit to the Secretary of Revenue the approved number of racing days for each licensed racing entity, including the following information:

(1) the names and addresses of the licensed racing entity;

(2) the names and addresses of the owners, officers and general managers of the licensed racing entity; and

(3) any other information the commission deems appropriate.

(c) Cancellation.--

(1) If a racing day is canceled by a licensed racing entity for reasons beyond the licensed racing entity's control, the commission shall grant the licensed racing entity the right to conduct that racing day in the same or the next ensuing calendar year, if schedules permit.

(2) A director of a bureau established under section 9311 (relating to State Horse Racing Commission), after consultation with the licensed racing entity and the horsemen's organization at the racetrack, may cancel a race if it is determined that fewer than six horses have entered the race.

## Nearby sections

- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9301 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9301.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9311 State Horse Racing Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9311.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9312 Additional powers of commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9312.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9313 Budget.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9313.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9314 Location.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9314.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9315 Number of licensed racing entities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9315.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9316 Department of Revenue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9316.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9317 Allocation of racing days.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9317.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9318 Licenses for horse race meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9318.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9319 Code of conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9319.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9320 Financial interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9320.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9321 Officials at horse race meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9321.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9322 Secondary pari-mutuel organization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9322.md)
- [3 Pa.C.S. § 9323 Occupational licenses for individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T3_C93_S9323.md)

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