(a) A license to operate a pari-mutuel racetrack in this state held by an association that has been granted live race dates includes as a part of its privileges the privilege of conducting pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast races and to simulcast races conducted by the association. The conducting of pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast races and the simulcasting of races conducted by the association is subject to the approval of the executive secretary.(b) The approval of any particular simulcasting or wagering on particular simulcast races or programs is not binding on the executive secretary for other requests for approval of simulcasting or wagering on simulcast races or programs.