The purpose of NAPRA is to provide a cost-effective focal point for communications and dispersing information relating to the pari-mutuel industry. NAPRA has developed several objectives to assist in achieving this purpose.

	Established a web site through which members can enter and retrieve licensing data. The system also allows jurisdictions to download photographs, if they are available, exchange electronic mail with other commissions and staff. In addition members can participate in "chat sessions", download NAPRA reports and documents, read and set up bulletin boards, examine financial reports and generally "keep in touch."
	Potential for this system is virtually limitless. It exists solely for the members, who can develop it to fit their needs now and in the future.
	Developed the industry’s only multi-jurisdictional license application which allows licensees to submit one license application to several jurisdictional simultaneously.
	Implemented Cheeze! - An interface via digital cameras allowing high-quality photographs to be transferred to the national database.
	First national equine database, which includes all horses eligible qualified to be treated with Furosemide.
	Established a journal called the NAPRA NEWS. The "NEWS" is published weekly, and dispersed instantly by electronic mail. It is also published and archived on the NAPRA web page. Those not receiving electronic mail, receive hard copies from their executive directors.