(3)__Licensing of tracks and off-track betting facilities;

(4)__Setting race dates; and

(5)__Making reports to the Governor and Legislature and recommendations to the commissioner regarding harness

racing and off-track betting operations and the need for changes in statutes and rules; and

B.__Management of the work of the department regarding harness racing and off-track betting, including:

(1)__Supervision of all staff involved in harness racing and off-track betting functions;

(2)__Management of the collection and distribution of revenues under this chapter;

(3)__Budget development and management;

(4)__Policy development with regard to harness racing and off-track betting;

(5)__Management of participant licensing;

(6)__Enforcement of harness racing and off-track betting statutes and rules;

(7)__Investigation of harness racing and off-track betting violations; and

(8)__Facilitating the development of positive working relationships in the harness racing industry and State Government.

Sec. B-3. 8 MRSA §271, sub-§1, as amended by IB 2003, c. 1, §3, is further amended to read:

1. Licensing. If the commission is satisfied that all of this chapter and rules prescribed by the commission have been substantially complied with during the past year and will be fully complied with during the coming year by the person, association or corporation applying for a license; that the applicant, its members, directors, officers, shareholders, employees, creditors and associates are of good moral character; that the applicant is financially responsible; and that the award