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LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY > HARNESS RACING
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The provided legal document content pertains to the authority and responsibilities of race officials in harness racing in New Jersey. It states that the rules, regulations, and conditions for horse racing in the state are prescribed by the racing law and the New Jersey Racing Commission. In case of a conflict between the rules of the Commission and the rules of the United States Trotting Association, the rules of the Commission shall govern. The Executive Director or their designee possesses the same authority as the Racing Commission stewards and judges. All owners, trainers, and stable employees are subject to the laws of the State of New Jersey and the rules of the Racing Commission upon acceptance and occupancy of stabling accommodations or making entry to run on a track. They must furnish a badge list of all employees to the Racing Commission. Participants and patrons of licensed race meetings must also abide by the laws and rules and accept the decisions of the stewards, with the right of appeal to the Racing Commission. The document also includes provisions regarding the discharge or resignation of grooms or attendants, use of improper language, disturbance of peace, making handbooks or foreign books, denial, revocation, or suspension of licenses, conduct detrimental to racing, admission of ruled-off individuals to association grounds, prohibition of persons convicted of drug offenses on association grounds, employment of individuals convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, ineligibility of horses owned or under the care of ruled-off individuals, fines, suspensions, and rulings off by stewards and the Board of Judges, enforcement personnel designated by the Commission, modification of penalties or decisions by the Commission, smoking prohibition under the shed row of any barn, use of funds allocated to horsemen’s organizations, prohibition of Commission employees providing services to racetracks, practices and procedures of the Commission, opportunity for interested parties to submit information to the Commission, requests for issues to be placed before the Commission, disbursement of Casino Simulcasting Special Fund monies, obtaining waivers or releases from Commission rules, continuation of races during a declared state of emergency, and authority to order postponement or cancellation of racing due to serious risks. The document also mentions amendments made in 1982, 1990, and 2020, as well as references to N.J.A.C. cite for appeals. The latest amendment was effective from 3/20/2023. The provided legal document governs violations in harness racing in New Jersey. It applies to all persons or associations licensed by the Commission or subject to its jurisdiction. Violating any of the rules or regulations of the Commission may result in penalties, including denial, revocation, or suspension of license; monetary fines not exceeding $50,000 for each violation (stewards and board of judges limited to imposing fines not exceeding $5,000 directly); suspension from one or more activities at one or more tracks; expulsion from racing in New Jersey; forfeiture of purse; and additional conditions imposed by the Commission. The document also states that any attempt to violate the law or any of the rules and regulations of the Commission, even if it falls short of actual accomplishment, shall constitute an offense and be punishable as if consummated. Furthermore, it prohibits owners, trainers, or drivers of horses entered in a race from betting or causing any other person to bet on a horse other than their own. In the case of exotic pools, all tickets purchased by an owner, trainer, or driver must include their horse entered to race. The document also mentions that an indefinite suspension can only be terminated by the New Jersey Racing Commission. Additionally, the document includes provisions for violations by track associations licensed by the New Jersey Racing Commission. If a track association violates a law, rule, regulation, or directive of the Commission and continues in deliberate violation for 72 hours after notification from the Commission office, it may be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 per day for each day it remains in violation. The track association has the right to request a hearing within three days of receiving notice of the fine, and the hearing will be held within four days after the petition has been served upon the chairman or executive director of the Commission. This legal document governs the conduct of hearings by the State Steward or Board of Judges in relation to the provisions of the mentioned chapter. According to the document, the decision made by the State Steward or Board of Judges in the first instance is considered final, unless an appeal is filed with the Commission. The appeal hearings are conducted by the Commission as de novo proceedings. The document also clarifies that the Commission has the authority to directly conduct hearings, impose disciplinary action, and modify penalties or decisions. The document has undergone several amendments and revisions over time. However, specific penalties for non-compliance or violations are not mentioned. The provided legal document content consists of definitions for various terms used in the regulation of harness racing in New Jersey. These definitions help ensure clarity and consistency in the application and interpretation of the regulations governing harness racing. The document covers terms such as ‘added money event’, ‘advance wagers’, ‘amateur driver’, ‘claiming race’, ‘conditioned race’, ‘dash’, ‘declarations’, ‘disqualification’, ‘drug’, ’early bird wagering’, ’early closing race’, ’elimination heats or dashes’, ’entry’, ’expulsion’, ‘field’, ‘forensic analysis’, ‘futurity’, ‘green horse’, ‘gross pool pricing’, ‘guaranteed stake’, ‘handicap’, ‘heat’, ‘in harness’, ‘interference’, ‘invitation race’, ‘Jersey Bred’, ’late closing race’, ’law or laws’, ’length of race and number of heats or dashes’, ‘maiden’, ‘match race’, ‘matinee race’, ‘meeting race’, ’net pool pricing’, ‘off-time’, ‘overnight event’, ‘owner’, ‘paddock’, ‘positive analysis’, ‘post-mortem necropsy’, ‘post position’, ‘protest’, ‘race officials’, ‘record’, ‘respiratory bleeder’, ‘rules’, ‘scoring’, ‘stake’, ‘suspicious analysis’, ’total calculator’, ’two in three’, ‘walk-over’, ‘winner’, and ‘wire’. These definitions apply to participants and officials involved in harness racing in New Jersey, and there are no specific exemptions or penalties mentioned in the document. This provision, found in the New Jersey Administrative Code under the section for Harness Racing Tracks, outlines the policing requirements for associations conducting race meetings under license from the Racing Commission. The association is responsible for properly policing its grounds, including the stable area and paddock, and must eject unauthorized persons, known undesirables, touts, persons believed to be bookmakers or connected with bookmakers, persons under suspension or ruled off, persons of lewd or immoral character, and persons guilty of boisterous or disorderly conduct or other conduct detrimental to racing or the public welfare. Additionally, the State Police, in the normal performance of their duties at an association meeting, are required to notify the director of security and the Executive Director of the Racing Commission if they observe an individual deemed undesirable. The director of security must then provide written advice to the Racing Commission and State Police within 48 hours. The provision also requires track security police and any other law enforcement agency acting on or about the licensed premises of any race track to furnish two copies of their daily police report to the New Jersey State Police detail assigned to the race track at the close of each racing day. One copy, with evaluation, comments, and further action by the State Police, shall be delivered to the New Jersey Racing Commission. Each association is also required to furnish the Racing Commission with the names and addresses of all persons ejected from its grounds, along with the offense or offenses alleged against them, and any other material information relating to the ejection. Complaints against a race official or his assistant must be made in writing and signed by the complainant. Associations must also make daily reports to the commission regarding total attendance, paid admissions, established prices of each class of admission, and number of free passes. The provision further states that no badge of admission shall be issued to certain individuals unless they have applied for and/or been fingerprinted and/or paid the required license fee. Associations are also required to provide adequate offices and parking areas for the Racing Commission and its representatives, and the commission may have employees or inspectors who have free access to all parts of the grounds while on duty. The Racing Commission may also require associations to install and maintain a satisfactory photographic device to record all finishes. The provision prohibits betting or other operations in contravention of the law, handbooking on the grounds, and the presence of gambling devices or petty games of chance. It also outlines procedures for disqualifying participants, ejection orders, and admission of children under 18 years of age. Various amendments and repeals are mentioned in the provision, but no specific penalties or exemptions are provided. The legal document provides regulations and guidelines for harness racing associations in New Jersey. It covers various aspects of the associations’ operations, including the location and construction of the judge’s stand, the distribution of purse money, deductions from purses, advertising of awards, requirements for paddocks and receiving barns, use of photo finish equipment, supervision of meetings, admission to the paddock, leaving the paddock during races, limitations on the number of stable members in the paddock, provision of blacksmith and equipment services, supervision of the paddock, arrival and parade of horses, provision of ambulances, requirements for entry into the grounds, ownership approval process, filing of ownership lists, investigation of applicants, application denials and notice, establishment of horsemen’s bookkeeper accounts, and collection of assessments for workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The legal document applies to harness racing associations, their officials, owners, trainers, drivers, grooms, caretakers, and other authorized personnel. It also applies to horses, ponies, and equine mascots entering the grounds of any track association. No specific exemptions or penalties are mentioned in the legal document. The provided legal documents pertain to the organization and operation of harness horse racing activities in the State of New Jersey. They establish the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Racing Commission over these activities and outline the roles and responsibilities of various race officials. The State Steward, appointed by the Commission, has supervisory authority over all other race officials and is responsible for reporting rule violations to the Commission and the United States Trotting Association. The presiding judge is in charge of the declaration box and oversees various aspects of racing, including penalties, rulings, and decisions. The associate judges assist the presiding judge in the judges’ stand. The starter is responsible for controlling the horses at the starting gate and has the authority to assess fines or suspend drivers for rule violations. The timer records the times of races using approved electronic or electric timing devices. The clerk of the course assists in race classification and maintains records. The paddock judge supervises activities in the paddock area, including horse inspections and the identification of horses. The program director provides complete and accurate past performance information to the public. The charter is responsible for providing accurate race charts. The mutuel manager sets and maintains post time. The documents also outline the powers and duties of the judges, including determining the order of finish, using photo finish technology, and imposing penalties for rule violations. The patrol judges observe activities on the race track and report any violations or infractions. The documents do not mention specific exemptions or penalties for non-compliance or violation of their provisions. This legal document governs the duties and responsibilities of the Associate State Veterinarian in the context of harness racing in New Jersey. The Associate State Veterinarian is responsible for observing horses in the paddock and during warm-up, investigating and examining horses that appear to be ill or infirm, and reporting to the presiding judge. They also examine horses to be scratched from races and certify their unfitness to compete. Additionally, all horses, including ponies and equine mascots, entering race track grounds must be accompanied by a current, valid certificate of veterinary examination. The certificate must contain adequate identification and description of the animal, a declaration of freedom from infectious or communicable diseases, record of body temperature, and the signature of an accredited veterinarian. Horses with a body temperature over 102 degrees Fahrenheit are denied access to the racing association grounds. The racing association is responsible for compliance and record-keeping. The document also clarifies that it does not limit the movement of horses between New Jersey race tracks. The racing association will be responsible to provide the services of a licensed veterinary practitioner for the period of one-half hour prior to the post time of the first race until one-half hour after the conclusion of the last race on the racing program. This provision in the New Jersey Administrative Code governs the printing and availability of programs at meetings where purses are offered in the context of Harness Racing. The program must include specific information about the participating horses, such as their names, sex, color, age, sire, dam, owner’s name, driver’s name and colors, trainer’s name, and type of race. In claiming races, the price for which the horse is entered to be claimed must be indicated. The program should also include the last six performance and accurate chart lines for each horse, as well as information about the number of times a horse has been ‘parked out’ or made ‘breaks’ in the current year. Additionally, the program should indicate drivers racing with a provisional license and pacers racing without hopples. A summary of starts in purse races, best win, time, and earnings for the current and preceding year should be provided. Furthermore, the program should include a separate page with the names of state officials, commissioners, commission officials, association officers and directors, and race officials for the meeting. Failure to provide reliable program information may result in penalties for the association and/or program director. Owners, drivers, or others who provide inaccurate information or attempt to mislead on a program may also face penalties. The association must make available printed program information for nonbetting races held on the same day as scheduled races. The Commission may designate additional information to be included in the program. This provision, found in the New Jersey Administrative Code under the section for Harness Racing, establishes the rules and procedures for urine testing of licensees, officials, drivers, trainers, and grooms involved in harness racing at licensed racetracks or fair sites in New Jersey. The document requires individuals to submit to a breathalyzer test when directed by the presiding judge. If the test results show a blood alcohol reading of more than 0.05 percent, the person is not permitted to continue their duties. Participants who record a blood alcohol reading of 0.05 percent or more may be fined or suspended by the Judges. If a participant records a reading above the prescribed level on multiple occasions, they may be subject to expulsion or other penalties as deemed appropriate by the Judges. The document was amended in 1990 and references the change of terminology from ‘Stewards’ to ‘Judges’. The document also addresses the use of controlled dangerous substances, requiring individuals to obtain them through a valid prescription or order from a licensed physician. It mandates individuals using controlled substances to notify the State Steward or presiding Judge. Licensees may be subjected to urine tests at the direction of the State Steward and/or Presiding Judge, and failure to comply may result in penalties. The document outlines the process for collecting urine samples, reporting positive results, and the consequences for violations. Penalties for non-compliance include suspension from racing, mandatory drug rehabilitation programs, and potential license revocation. The document also addresses the confidentiality of information obtained during the testing process and the storage and destruction of related records.
Whom does it apply to?
All persons or associations licensed by the Commission or subject to its jurisdiction.
What does it govern?
The provided legal document content pertains to the authority and responsibilities of race officials in harness racing in New Jersey.
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in the document.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for violating the rules or regulations of the Commission may include denial, revocation, or suspension of license; monetary fines not exceeding $50,000 for each violation (stewards and board of judges limited to imposing fines not exceeding $5,000 directly); suspension from one or more activities at one or more tracks; expulsion from racing in New Jersey; forfeiture of purse; and additional conditions imposed by the Commission.
Jurisdiction
New Jersey