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HORSE RACING COMMISSION > Additional employees for regulation of race meetings and sports wagering -- Administrative regulations as to duties, qualifications, and training -- Compensation. (Effective June 29, 2023)
Short Summary
This legal document, effective from June 29, 2023, pertains to the employment, duties, qualifications, and compensation of additional employees involved in the regulation of race meetings and sports wagering. The executive director of the racing commission has the authority to employ, dismiss, or take other personnel actions for various positions such as stewards, supervisors, veterinarians, inspectors, accountants, security officers, and other essential employees. The document specifies that three Thoroughbred stewards and three standardbred judges shall be employed at each respective race meeting, with the Commonwealth and racing associations sharing the responsibility of compensation. The security officers are granted peace officer status and possess powers to enforce laws related to horse racing, pari-mutuel wagering, sports wagering, and the protection of persons or property on racing commission licensed premises. The racing commission is responsible for prescribing the powers, duties, and qualifications of the employees and ensuring their adequate training. The document also mentions the prevention of improper devices and the use of drugs or stimulants in horse racing, allowing the racing commission to establish testing laboratories and allocate expenses to licensed associations. The expenses and compensation of employees are generally paid by the licensee conducting the horse race meeting or pari-mutuel wagering, with sports wagering administration expenses being paid by the sports wagering administration fund. The salary of the executive director is prorated among the licensees. Overall, this document provides guidelines for the employment and regulation of additional employees in the horse racing and sports wagering industry.
Whom does it apply to?
Executive director of the racing commission, stewards, supervisors of mutuels, supervisors of sports wagering, veterinarians, inspectors, accountants, security officers, and other employees involved in horse race meetings and sports wagering
What does it govern?
Additional employees for regulation of race meetings and sports wagering, administrative regulations as to duties, qualifications, and training, compensation
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Kentucky