The Office of Racing Commissioner (ORC) oversees the activities of the pari-mutuel horse racing industry in Michigan.  The Racing Commissioner is appointed to a four-year term by the Governor, with approval from the Senate. 

Commission staff issue track, race meeting and simulcasting permits, allocate race date and simulcasting schedules, collect racing license and tax revenues, appoint stewards and veteranarians to represent the state at the track, conduct equine and human drug testing programs, and investigate racing irregulaties that may lead to legal action.

Office of Racing Commissioner
517-335-1420

Applicable regulations may be found here.