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Can you summarize Chapter 260-56 WAAC?
Horse Racing Commission > Objections and protests.
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to prerace protests in horse racing governed by the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and the Horse Racing Commission. It outlines the process and requirements for filing a protest before a race is declared official. The document specifies that objections can be filed by the owner, authorized agent, trainer, jockey, or racing official of the meeting. The objection must be filed with the clerk of scales, stewards, or their designees before the race is declared official. The stewards are responsible for ruling on all objections and determining the extent of disqualification, if any, of a horse in the race. The stewards’ decision is considered final and cannot be challenged under WAC 260-08-675. The document also mentions that protests must be made in writing, signed by the person making the protest, and submitted no later than fifteen minutes prior to post time for the race. The protest must contain specific reasons or grounds for the protest. The board of stewards is responsible for making the final decision on prerace protests, and their decision cannot be appealed. The document further states that no person may make frivolous protests or objections. In terms of financial implications, if a protest is upheld by the board of stewards, any purse moneys or prizes previously distributed must be returned for redistribution. Failure to return such funds may result in disciplinary action by the stewards. Additionally, the document mentions that pending the determination of a protest, any money or prize won by a protested horse, or any other money affected by the outcome of the protest, will be held by the racing association until the protest is decided. Overall, the document provides guidelines and procedures for participants in horse racing to file prerace protests and outlines the authority and decision-making process of the stewards.
Whom does it apply to?
Participants in horse racing who wish to make a protest regarding the participation of a horse in a race
What does it govern?
Prerace protests in horse racing
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are specified for non-compliance or violation of the provisions.
Jurisdiction
Washington