ARC 9800C

ARC 9800C

RACING AND GAMING COMMISSION[491]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to greyhound racing
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Racing and Gaming Commission hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 7, “Greyhound Racing,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 7A and sections 99D.7, 99D.9B, 99D.23, and 99D.25 and Executive Order 10.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 99D and Executive Order 10.

Purpose and Summary

    Chapter 7 sets requirements and standards for greyhound racing and greyhound racetracks. However, live greyhound racing has not occurred in Iowa since 2022 and the Commission is not aware of any licensed racetrack in Iowa that plans to resume it. Therefore, Chapter 7 is no longer necessary.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 29, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   November 18, 2025

No comments were received.

Fiscal Impact

    This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

    After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

    Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 491—Chapter 1.

Public Comment

    Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Commission no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 13, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

    Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

    Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

    Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Commission and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

    The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

    The following rulemaking action is proposed:

    ITEM 1.  Rescind and reserve 491—Chapter 7.