Proposed Amended Rule # 3.206
Statement of Authority, Basis And Purpose

The Statutory Authority for the adoption of this amended Rule # 3.206 is Section 12-60-101, Section 12-60-201, Section 12-60-202, Section 12-60-203, Section 12-60-204, Section 12-60-501, Section 12-60-502, Section 12-60-503, Section 12-60-506, Section 12-60-507, and Section 12-60-507.5, C.R.S.

The Basis and Purpose for permanent adoption of this amended rule in the Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to ensure that sufficiently current criminal history information is made available in the license-renewal process or reapplication process or on other relevant occasions in order to protect the racing community, the racing animals, the wagering public, and the people of the State of Colorado from potential criminal activity or other potential harm.

CURRENT RULE:

3.206 - All applicants for initial licensure in the categories of business, key or support shall be fingerprinted.

PROPOSED AMENDED RULE:

3.206 – All An applicants for initial licensure, AND A RENEWAL APPLICANT ON A CYCLE OF EVERY OTHER RENEWAL THEREAFTER, in the categories of business, key or support shall be fingerprinted.   APPLICANTS SHALL ALSO BE FINGERPRINTED IF FOR ANY REASON THEY HAVE BEEN ASKED BY THE DIVISION TO SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. THESE REASONS MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SOMEONE REAPPLYING AFTER MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR HAS ELAPSED SINCE THE EXPIRATION OF THE MOST RECENT LICENSE, IF SOMEONE HAS BEEN DENIED OR REVOKED BY AN ACTION OF THE COMMISSION OR DIVISION, OR WHEN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE NEEDED TO PROCEED WITH A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.