(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to harness racing associations other than those conducting a meeting pursuant to Section 19612.6, an additional 1 percent of the parimutuel pool shall be retained and shall be distributed equally between purses and commissions.
(b) With respect to harness racing associations conducting a meeting pursuant to Section 19549.2 or 19612.6, an additional 1 percent of the parimutuel pool shall be retained and shall be distributed as additional commissions.