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Massachusetts Gaming Commission (formerly State Racing Commission) > Injury reporting rules and regulations for greyhound racing
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the injury reporting rules and regulations for greyhound racing in Massachusetts. The document specifies the responsibilities of association veterinarians employed by the greyhound racetrack license-holding association. These veterinarians are required to maintain accurate records of all injuries incurred by racing greyhounds in the Commonwealth, including schooling races. The records must be made on approved forms provided by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (formerly State Racing Commission). The information to be included in the injury reports consists of the greyhound’s registered name, ear tattoo numbers, owner, trainer, and kennel operator’s details, as well as the greyhound’s color, weight, and sex. Additionally, the reports must mention the location of the injury, whether it occurred on a race track or another area, and if it happened during a race, details such as the racetrack, distance, grade, race and postposition, weather conditions, time, temperature, track condition, specific type of injury, estimated recovery time, and location of the injury on the greyhound. The association veterinarian is required to provide copies of the injury reports to the Commission veterinarian in a timely manner. The injury reports must be completed and signed under the pains and penalties of perjury by the association veterinarian, with their signature witnessed by a Commission veterinarian or inspector. The document also states the penalties for knowingly making false statements on an injury report, which include imprisonment and fines. Furthermore, it mentions the penalties for knowingly violating the specified regulation for a second or subsequent offense. The Commission is required to maintain all injury reports for a period of seven years. The regulatory authority for these rules and regulations is 205 CMR 9.00, which is governed by M.G.L. c. 128A and St. 2001, c. 139.
Whom does it apply to?
Association veterinarians, racing greyhounds, owners, trainers, and kennel operators
What does it govern?
Injury reporting rules and regulations for greyhound racing
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Imprisonment for up to two years and a fine of up to $2,500 for knowingly making a false written statement on an injury report. Imprisonment for not less than one, or more than five years, or a fine of not less than $5,000, or both such fine and imprisonment for knowingly violating 205 CMR 9.03 for a second or subsequent offense.
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts