Opn. No.

Hon. William Barry Chairman New York State Racing and Wagering Board

This is in reply to the letter of March 8, 1978, from your counsel, John Van Lindt, in which my opinion was requested as to the application of the provisions of Pari-Mutuel Revenue Law, § 63, subdivision 7 (McKinney's Unconsolidated Laws, § 8052, subd. 7). Section 63 sets forth prohibitions of interest by public officers and employees and political party officers in pari-mutuel racing activities. Subdivision 1(a) thereof states: "No public officer, public employee or party officer shall: (a) hold any license from the state…