(a) Every association shall maintain in an approved depository those amounts deducted from the pari-mutuel handle which are retained by the association for distribution for purposes specified in the law, rules or agreements including, but not limited to purses, breeder's awards, and unclaimed pari-mutuel distribution. Each association and its managing officers are jointly and separately responsible to assure the amounts retained from the pari-mutuel handle are distributed under the law, rules or agreements (other than collective bargaining).

(b) Racing associations which have not previously operated, new operators of established associations, or associations which have not demonstrated financial stability, are required to make advanced payments, or posting a security instrument as a condition preceding the issuance of the racing license.

(c) The Board may, at its discretion, require periodic audits to determine that associations have funds available to meet those distributions for the purposes specified above.