T.P. Racing, L.L.L.P. v. Arizona Department of Racing

OPINION

SWANN, Presiding Judge.

¶ 1 T.P. Racing, L.L.L.P. d/b/a/ Turf Paradise Race Track (“Turf Paradise”) appeals from the trial court’s grant of the Arizona Department of Racing’s (“ADOR”) motion to dismiss its action seeking a refund of charges paid in connection with the renewal of its racing license. We are asked to determine whether AR.S. § 5-107.01 and related statutes permit ADOR to pass to license applicants the costs incurred in conducting a full background investigation. We hold that ADOR is statutorily authorized to charge such costs, and for the reasons set forth below we affirm.

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