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Can you summarize Chapter 260-14 WAAC?
Horse Racing Commission > Rules relating to commissioners and commission employees.
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the rules and regulations governing commissioners and commission employees of the Washington Horse Racing Commission. The document specifies that no commissioner or employee may have any ownership interest in any race horse running at any race meet under the jurisdiction of the commission. Violation of this rule is considered official misconduct for commissioners and misconduct for employees, which may lead to disciplinary actions. Additionally, commissioners and employees are prohibited from having any ownership interest in any association that seeks race meet dates. They are also prohibited from making wagers on races at facilities under the commission’s jurisdiction, with authorized advanced deposit wagering service providers licensed by the commission, or on the outcome of any horse race at a race meet under the commission’s jurisdiction. Furthermore, commissioners and employees are not allowed to accept any thing of economic value from applicants, licensees, or associations, except as allowed by law. They are also prohibited from receiving any compensation from an association for services performed during a race meet for which they are employed by the commission. The document provides definitions for the terms ‘commissioner’ and ’employee’ and states that these rules apply to members of the Washington state horse racing commission and any full or part-time employees of the commission. No specific exemptions or penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Whom does it apply to?
Commissioners and employees of the Washington Horse Racing Commission
What does it govern?
Rules relating to commissioners and commission employees
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Violation of the rules by a commissioner will be considered official misconduct and will be reported to the governor. Violation by an employee will be considered misconduct and may result in discipline, including termination.
Jurisdiction
Washington