(2003)

Dear J. Michael Hopkins Acting Executive Director

Prompted by questions from the Legislative Auditor, your predecessor asked for our opinion about the extent to which the Maryland Racing Commission (the "Commission") may delegate administration of two funds established under the Maryland Horse Racing Act. With respect to administration of the Maryland-Bred Race Fund, which subsidizes races and related awards involving thoroughbred horses bred in Maryland, the Commission has assigned certain functions to the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, Inc. ("MHBA"). With respect to the Maryland…