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VISION:
The Oregon Racing Commission is the go-to source for industry-respected regulations, customer focused processes, athlete safety and welfare and empowered excellence in racing.
MISSION:
The Oregon Racing Commission is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of safety and integrity within the equine racing industry, both on-ground and online. Our mission is to safeguard the welfare of athletes, both human and equine, with a steadfast commitment to the best interests of our citizenry, licensees, participants, and the economy.

Please go to the "Contact Us" tab above to find the direct number to the department you wish to contact.
NOTE: Please submit all public records queries to Executive Director Connie Winn.

Póngase en contacto con nosotros al orc.info@orc.oregon.gov para solicitar cualquier información o formularios en nuestra página web traducidos al español. 


 Important Notices/News

The Oregon Racing Commission wants to ensure that you are aware of the following rule changes.  Please let us know if you have any questions or need clarification.

The Oregon Racing Commission is in the process of hiring a new Senior Veterinarian. To learn more, or to apply, please click the link: Senior Veterinarian

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Commission Meetings

The Medication and Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. via Microsoft Teams.
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The Commission's next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. via Microsoft Teams.
Join meeting: Link coming soon.





 
 

The Oregon Racing Commission (ORC) has suspended temporary rule OAR 462-220-0020 (6) and (7) filed November 22, 2024,  nor is the ORC going forward currently, with permanently amending OAR 462-220-0020 to add (6) and (7). 

Temp. 462-220-0020 (6)(7)TrackedChanges (1).pdf



Attached is the notice of proposed rule amendment OAR 462-220-0020 (6)(7). Temporary amendments are actively in affect from 11/22/2024 through 5/20/2025. This is the next required step in the process to make the amended language permanent before the expiration of the temporary.  

The comment period is open and will remain open until 8:00 a.m. January 15, 2025. Written comment maybe sent by email to  Karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov or sent by US postal service to Oregon Racing Commission – PO Box 366, Gresham OR 97030.  No hearing is scheduled.

Proposed refiling OAR 462-220-0020 (6)(7).pdf





Attached is the notice of proposed rule amendment of OAR 462-140-0320 (6) and OAR 462-160-0130 (4)(D). The comment period is now open and will remain open until 12:00 p.m. February 6, 2025. Written comment maybe sent by email to  Karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov or sent by US postal service to the Oregon Racing Commission – PO Box 366, Gresham OR 97030.  No hearing is scheduled.

A hearing has been scheduled on January 16, 2025, beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Hearing time:

OAR 462-160-0130 (4)(D)      11:00- 11:30 A.M.

OAR 462-140-0320 (6)            11:30 A.M. -12:00 P.M. 

NoticeFilingTrackedChanges 462-160-0130 (4) (D).pdf

NoticeFilingTrackedChanges 462-140-0320 (6).pdf



Attached is the notice of proposed rule adoption OAR 462-200-0675. The comment period is now open and will remain open until 10:00 a.m. February 4, 2025. Written comment maybe sent by email to  Karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov or sent by US postal service to the Oregon Racing Commission – PO Box 366, Gresham OR 97030.  No hearing is scheduled.

NoticeFilingTrackedChanges 462.200.0675.pdf

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Do you have a gambling problem or does someone you know have a gambling problem? 

If so, Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR) is a good place to start for help.
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