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This excerpt taken from the MECA 10-K filed Mar 15, 2007.

WE COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS

        We expect our employees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations affecting our company and its business, whether or not referred to explicitly in this Code. The following is a non-exhaustive summary of certain laws and regulations applicable to our company and its business.

    Prohibited Corrupt Practices.  Our company must comply with anti-corruption laws that apply to our company's business. Our employees and agents must not directly or indirectly offer or make a corrupt payment to any domestic or foreign government officials, or employees of enterprises owned or controlled by a government agency. Our employees must not engage in any form of fraud, including but not limited to embezzlement, theft, hiding or misuse of company assets, or falsification of records.

    Prohibited Political Contributions.  

            U.S. Political Contributions.    There are various complex laws governing political contributions in the U.S. As a result, we have adopted a policy in respect of U.S. political contributions and gifts to U.S. public officials. All U.S. political contributions and gifts to U.S. public officials (whether in the form of cash, property or services) must be made in compliance with this policy which essentially requires that any U.S. political contributions made by or on behalf of our company be made only after approval is obtained from the applicable political contributions officer. For more details on our policy on

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U.S. political contributions, please consult the MEC U.S. Political Contributions Policy, a copy of which can be obtained by contacting the Corporate Secretary at 905-726-2462.

            Political Contributions Outside the U.S.    None of our employees shall contribute in our company's name or on our company's behalf, any cash, property or services of any kind for or in support of any political candidate, committee, initiative, or activity outside the U.S. unless it is first approved by an executive officer of our company. No lobbying efforts shall be undertaken in our company's name or on our company's behalf without prior authorization from our Legal Department.

    Prohibited Loans to Executive Officers and Directors.  Under U.S. law, our company may not, directly or indirectly, extend or maintain credit, arrange for the extension of credit, or renew an extension of credit, in the form of a personal loan to or for any director or executive officer of our company.

    Environmental Laws.  Our employees are required to adhere in all material respects to applicable environmental laws and ensure that all hazardous materials and substances they handle are being handled and disposed of properly. For further information concerning our environmental policies and procedures, please consult our Health & Safety and Environmental Policy, a copy of which can be obtained from the General Manager of your facility.

    Intellectual Property Laws.  Our employees must take reasonable steps to avoid any violations of copyright, trademark, service mark, patent, trade secret or other intellectual property rights held by third parties when conducting business on behalf of our company or using our business systems and facilities.

    Pari-Mutuel and Other Horse Racing Industry Specific Regulation.  Our employees must adhere in all material respects to all rules and regulations applicable to them as employees working within the horse racing industry, including, without limitation, pari-mutuel wagering laws concerning wagers placed by pari-mutuel staff, if applicable.

This excerpt taken from the MECA 8-K filed Mar 5, 2007.

WE COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS

We expect our employees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations affecting our company and its business, whether or not referred to explicitly in this Code.   The following is a non-exhaustive summary of certain laws and regulations applicable to our company and its business.

·                                          Prohibited Corrupt Practices.  Our company must comply with anti-corruption laws that apply to our company’s business.   Our employees and agents must not directly or indirectly offer or make a corrupt payment to any domestic or foreign government officials, or employees of enterprises owned or controlled by a government agency.  Our employees must not engage in any form of fraud, including but not limited to embezzlement, theft, hiding or misuse of company assets, or falsification of records.

·                                          Prohibited Political Contributions.

U.S. Political Contributions.  There are various complex laws governing political contributions in the U.S.  As a result, we have adopted a policy in respect of U.S. political contributions and gifts to U.S. public officials.  All U.S. political contributions and gifts to U.S. public officials (whether in the form of cash, property or services) must be made

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in compliance with this policy which essentially requires that any U.S. political contributions made by or on behalf of our company be made only after approval is obtained from the applicable political contributions officer.  For more details on our policy on U.S. political contributions, please consult the MEC U.S. Political Contributions Policy, a copy of which can be obtained by contacting the Corporate Secretary at 905-726-2462.

Political Contributions Outside the U.S.  None of our employees shall contribute in our company’s name or on our company’s behalf, any cash, property or services of any kind for or in support of any political candidate, committee, initiative, or activity outside the U.S. unless it is first approved by an executive officer of our company.  No lobbying efforts shall be undertaken in our company’s name or on our company’s behalf without prior authorization from our Legal Department.

·                                          Prohibited Loans to Executive Officers and Directors.  Under U.S. law, our company may not, directly or indirectly, extend or maintain credit, arrange for the extension of credit, or renew an extension of credit, in the form of a personal loan to or for any director or executive officer of our company.

·                                          Environmental Laws.  Our employees are required to adhere in all material respects to applicable environmental laws and ensure that all hazardous materials and substances they handle are being handled and disposed of properly.  For further information concerning our environmental policies and procedures, please consult our Health & Safety and Environmental Policy, a copy of which can be obtained from the General Manager of your facility.

·                                          Intellectual Property Laws.  Our employees must take reasonable steps to avoid any violations of copyright, trademark, service mark, patent, trade secret or other intellectual property rights held by third parties when conducting business on behalf of our company or using our business systems and facilities.

·                                          Pari-Mutuel and Other Horse Racing Industry Specific Regulation.  Our employees must adhere in all material respects to all rules and regulations applicable to them as employees working within the horse racing industry, including, without limitation, pari-mutuel wagering laws concerning wagers placed by pari-mutuel staff, if applicable.

This excerpt taken from the MECA 10-K filed Mar 16, 2006.

WE COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS

        We expect our employees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations affecting our company and its business, whether or not referred to explicitly in this Code. The following is a non-exhaustive summary of certain laws and regulations applicable to our company and its business.

    Prohibited Corrupt Practices.  Our company must comply with anti-corruption laws that apply to our company's business. Our employees and agents must not directly or indirectly offer or make a corrupt payment to any domestic or foreign government officials, or employees of enterprises owned or controlled by a government agency. Our employees must not engage in any form of fraud, including but not limited to embezzlement, theft, hiding or misuse of company assets, or falsification of records.

    Prohibited Political Contributions.  

      U.S. Political Contributions.    There are various complex laws governing political contributions in the U.S. As a result, we have adopted a policy in respect of U.S. political contributions and gifts to U.S. public officials. All U.S. political contributions and gifts to U.S. public officials (whether in the form of cash, property or services) must be made in compliance with this policy which essentially requires that any U.S. political contributions made by or on behalf of our company be made only after approval is obtained from the applicable political contributions officer. For more details on our policy on U.S. political contributions, please consult the MEC U.S. Political Contributions Policy, a copy of which can be obtained by contacting the Corporate Secretary (lee.jackson@magnaent.com) at 905-726-2462.

      Political Contributions Outside the U.S.    None of our employees shall contribute in our company's name or on our company's behalf, any cash, property or services of any kind for or in support of any political candidate, committee, initiative, or activity outside the U.S. unless it is first approved by an executive officer of our company. No lobbying efforts shall be undertaken in our company's name or on our company's behalf without prior authorization from our Legal Department.

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    Prohibited Loans to Executive Officers and Directors.  Under U.S. law, our company may not, directly or indirectly, extend or maintain credit, arrange for the extension of credit, or renew an extension of credit, in the form of a personal loan to or for any director or executive officer of our company.

    Environmental Laws.  Our employees are required to adhere in all material respects to applicable environmental laws and ensure that all hazardous materials and substances they handle are being handled and disposed of properly. For further information concerning our environmental policies and procedures, please consult our Health & Safety and Environmental Policy, a copy of which can be obtained from the General Manager of your facility.

    Intellectual Property Laws.  Our employees must take reasonable steps to avoid any violations of copyright, trademark, service mark, patent, trade secret or other intellectual property rights held by third parties when conducting business on behalf of our company or using our business systems and facilities.

    Pari-Mutuel and Other Horse Racing Industry Specific Regulation.  Our employees must adhere in all material respects to all rules and regulations applicable to them as employees working within the horse racing industry, including, without limitation, pari-mutuel wagering laws concerning wagers placed by pari-mutuel staff, if applicable.
This excerpt taken from the MECA 10-K filed Mar 15, 2005.

WE COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS

        We expect our employees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations affecting our company and its business, whether or not referred to explicitly in this Code. The following is a non-exhaustive summary of certain laws and regulations applicable to our company and its business.

Prohibited Corrupt Practices.  Our company must comply with anti-corruption laws that apply to our company's business. Our employees and agents must not directly or indirectly offer or make a corrupt payment to any domestic or foreign government officials, or employees of enterprises owned or controlled by a government agency. Our employees must not engage in any form of fraud, including but not limited to embezzlement, theft, hiding or misuse of company assets, or falsification of records.

Prohibited Political Contributions.  

    U.S. Political Contributions. There are various complex laws governing political contributions in the U.S. As a result, we have adopted a policy in respect of U.S. political contributions and gifts to U.S. public officials. All U.S. political contributions and gifts to U.S. public officials (whether in the form of cash, property or services) must be made in compliance with this policy which essentially requires that any U.S. political contributions made by or on behalf of our company be made only after approval is obtained from the applicable political contributions officer. For more details on our policy on U.S. political contributions, please consult the MEC U.S. Political Contributions Policy, a copy of which can be obtained by contacting the Corporate Secretary (lee.jackson@magnaent.com) at 905-726-2462.

    Political Contributions Outside the U.S. None of our employees shall contribute in our company's name or on our company's behalf, any cash, property or services of any kind for or in support of any political candidate, committee, initiative, or activity outside the U.S. unless it is first approved by an executive officer of our company. No lobbying efforts shall be undertaken in our company's name or on our company's behalf without prior authorization from our Legal Department.

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Prohibited Loans to Executive Officers and Directors.  Under U.S. law, our company may not, directly or indirectly, extend or maintain credit, arrange for the extension of credit, or renew an extension of credit, in the form of a personal loan to or for any director or executive officer of our company.

Environmental Laws.  Our employees are required to adhere in all material respects to applicable environmental laws and ensure that all hazardous materials and substances they handle are being handled and disposed of properly. For further information concerning our environmental policies and procedures, please consult our Health & Safety and Environmental Policy, a copy of which can be obtained from the General Manager of your facility.

Intellectual Property Laws.  Our employees must take reasonable steps to avoid any violations of copyright, trademark, service mark, patent, trade secret or other intellectual property rights held by third parties when conducting business on behalf of our company or using our business systems and facilities.

Pari-Mutuel and Other Horse Racing Industry Specific Regulation.  Our employees must adhere in all material respects to all rules and regulations applicable to them as employees working within the horse racing industry, including, without limitation, pari-mutuel wagering laws concerning wagers placed by pari-mutuel staff, if applicable.

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