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Can you summarize KYRS Chapter 230?
PUBLIC SAFETY AND MORALS > HORSE RACING COMMISSION
Short Summary
This legal document, under the Kentucky Revised Statutes, 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, and security officers. The document specifies that three Thoroughbred stewards and three standardbred judges must be employed at each respective race meeting, with the Commonwealth and the racing association sharing the responsibility of employing and compensating them. The security officers are designated as peace officers and conservators of the peace, with powers and privileges 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 racing commission’s authority to promulgate administrative regulations for preventing the use of improper devices and drugs in races, as well as the acquisition and operation of a testing laboratory. The expenses and compensation of the commission and its employees are to be 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 establishes the framework for the employment and regulation of additional personnel in the horse racing and sports wagering industry in Kentucky.
Whom does it apply to?
Tracks, racing associations, licensees conducting horse race meetings or pari-mutuel wagering, and employees involved in horse racing and sports wagering
What does it govern?
Employment, duties, qualifications, and compensation of additional employees involved in the regulation of race meetings and sports wagering
What are exemptions?
No exceptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for violations are determined by the racing commission.
Jurisdiction
Kentucky