Rhine v. Oregon Racing Commission

Petitioner sought a declaratory ruling from the Oregon Racing Commission pursuant to ORS 183.410, that he, as a licensee, could hold greyhound and horse race meets at the Oregon State Fair racetrack. The Commission ruled that a license could not be issued for more than one class of racing at the Oregon State Fair. This ruling was based on ORS 462.040(1). Resolution of the issue requires construction of three interrelated statutes.

ORS 462.040 provides in relevant part:

"(1) Race meet licenses granted by the commission shall be limited to:

"(a) Licenses for horse race meets (class A).

"(b)…