License to participate in racing.

(a) The Commission may establish categories of licenses and impose license fees as specified in subsection (b) of this section for persons participating in pari-mutuel harness racing meets under the jurisdiction of the Commission. (b) Any person required by the Commission to be licensed to participate in pari-mutuel harness racing during any calendar year shall, at the time of making application for such license, pay the Commission a fee as follows: for each owner, trainer, driver or groom, or a combination thereof, $50; provided, however, that the fee for applying for only a groom’s license shall be $20.