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Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-2 - Fingerprinting and licensing reciprocity

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC
				  4-31-6-8
Sec. 2.
(a) The
				commission may license persons holding valid permanent (not temporary) licenses
				issued by ARCI member racing jurisdictions in North America. Prior to being
				licensed, the person must:
(1) be in good
				standing;
(2) have cleared a
				Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
				fingerprint check within the previous five (5) years;
(3) file an application or affidavit as may
				be required by the commission; and
(4) pay the required applicable
				fees.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-3 - Multi-state licensing information

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 3.
In lieu of a license application from this jurisdiction, the
				  commission may accept an ARCI Multi-State License and Information Form and the
				  National Racing Compact form and license.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-4 - Age requirement

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC
				  4-31-6-5
Sec. 4.
(a)
				Applicants for licensing shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age unless
				otherwise specified in these rules. An applicant may be required to submit a
				certified copy of his or her birth certificate. Persons under the age of
				eighteen (18) may be required to show evidence of active participation in a
				certified educational program or have a high school diploma or
				equivalent.
(b) The commission may
				grant a license to a person less than sixteen (16) years of age who is working
				on the association grounds for a parent or legal guardian who is licensed by
				the commission. An application under this subsection must be signed by the
				applicant's parent or legal guardian in the presence of one (1) or more judges.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-5 - Consent to investigation

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC
				  4-31-13-4
Sec. 5.
The filing of an application for license or engaging in
				  activities that require a license by the commission shall authorize the
				  commission to do the following:
(1)
				Investigate criminal and employment records.
(2) Engage in interviews to determine the
				applicant's character and qualifications.
(3) Verify information provided by the
				applicant.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-6 - Consent to search and seizure

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 4-31-6-2; IC 4-31-13-4
Affected: IC 4-31-13-4
Sec. 6.
By acceptance of a license or by engaging in activities that
				  require a license by the commission, a licensee consents to search and
				  inspection by the commission or its agents and to the seizure of any prohibited
				  medication, controlled substances, paraphernalia, or devices in violation of
				  state or federal law or these rules. Any seized drugs, medication, or other
				  materials may be forwarded by the commission or its agents to the official
				  chemist for analysis. The analysis of materials seized under the provisions of
				  this section is not subject to
				  71 IAC 8-4.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-7 - Approval or recommendations by judges

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 7.
The commission may designate categories of licenses which
				  shall require the prior approval or recommendation of the
				  judges.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-8 - Employer responsibility

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 8.
(a) The
				employment or harboring of any unlicensed person at facilities under the
				jurisdiction of the commission is prohibited.
(b) Every employer shall report, within
				twenty-four (24) hours, the discharge of any licensed employee in writing to
				the commission or its designee, including the person's name, occupation, and
				reason for the discharge and shall surrender to the commission the employee's
				photo I.D. badge.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-9 - Employer endorsement of license applications

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 9.
(a) The
				license application of an employee shall be signed by the employer.
(b) Grooms coming in for a one-time stake
				race before the trainer arrives can file for a license without the trainer.
				However, when the trainer arrives, he or she must endorse or sign the groom's
				application.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-10 - Workers' compensation

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 10.
Licensed employers shall carry workers' compensation
				  insurance covering their employees as required by Indiana
				  statute.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-11 - Financial responsibility

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 11.
Applicants for a license may be required to submit evidence
				  of financial responsibility and shall maintain financial responsibility during
				  the period for which the license is issued.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-12 - License refusal

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 4-31
Sec. 12.
The commission, the judges, or the executive director as the
				  commission's designee may refuse to issue a license. The decision to refuse a
				  license is treated as a withdrawal of the license application without prejudice
				  and is not reported to the ARCI. If an applicant is refused, the applicant may
				  reapply for a license. An applicant may contest a refusal within fifteen (15)
				  days of notice of the refusal. If an applicant contests a license refusal, the
				  judges (or an administrative law judge if the judges are unavailable) shall
				  conduct a hearing pursuant to the procedures provided for in 71 IAC 10 and IC
				  4-21.5. Nonetheless, the hearing on a license refusal is not considered to be a
				  disciplinary action. If the judges affirm the decision to refuse a license
				  application, the refusal shall be treated as the denial of the application,
				  consistent with these rules.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-13 - License denial

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 13.
If an applicant contests the basis of the denial of a license
				  application not later than fifteen (15) days after notice is served, an
				  administrative law shall conduct a hearing pursuant to the procedures provided
				  for in 71 IAC 10. Nonetheless, a hearing challenging the denial of a license
				  application is not considered to be a disciplinary action. The commission may
				  formally deny an application in accordance with these rules. An application
				  which is denied shall:
(1) be reported
				in writing to the applicant stating the reasons for denial and the date when a
				reapplication may be submitted; and
(2) be reported to the USTA and the ARCI,
				which shall then advise other racing jurisdictions.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-15 - Reciprocity

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 15.
If a person is suspended, expelled, or ruled off, or if his
				  or her license is revoked or his or her application for a license has been
				  denied, or he or she is under any other current penalty pursuant to the rules
				  of the racing authority of any other state or country or of the gaming
				  commission, such person shall stand suspended, expelled, ruled off, or denied a
				  license at all tracks and satellite facilities operating under the jurisdiction
				  of the commission until the ruling has been withdrawn by the originating
				  authority.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-16 - License restrictions, limitations, and conditions

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 16.
The commission or its designee, for cause, may restrict,
				  limit, or place conditions, including probationary status, on any license at
				  the time of issuance.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-17 - Duration of license

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC
				  4-31-6-4
Sec. 17.
(a) A
				license is valid only under the condition that the licensee remains eligible to
				hold such license.
(b) Any license
				voluntarily surrendered to the commission by a licensee shall be
				rescinded.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-18 - Changes in application information

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 18.
During the period for which a license has been issued, the
				  licensee shall report to the commission changes in information provided on the
				  license application, including the following:
(1) Current legal name.
(2) Marital status.
(3) Permanent address.
(4) Pending criminal complaints.
(5) Criminal convictions.
(6) License suspensions of ten (10) days or
				more.
(7) License revocations or
				fines of five hundred dollars ($500) or more in other jurisdictions.
(8) Racing related disciplinary charges
				pending in other jurisdictions.
Such information shall be upon the appropriate commission
				  form, signed by the licensee, and filed at the commission offices within ten
				  (10) days of change.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-20 - More than one license

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 20.
More than one (1) license to participate in horse racing may
				  be granted to a person except when prohibited by these rules due to a potential
				  conflict of interest.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-21 - Conflict of interest

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-3-9
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 21.
(a) The
				commission or its designee shall refuse, deny, suspend, or revoke the license
				of a person whose spouse holds a license and which the commission or judges
				find to be a conflict of interest.
(b) A commissioner, commission employee, or
				racing official shall not be an owner of a horse and shall not accept breeder
				awards at a race meeting where they have jurisdiction.
(c) A racing official who is an owner of
				either the sire or dam of a horse entered to race shall not act as an official
				with respect to that race.
(d) A
				person who is licensed as an owner, trainer, or assistant trainer, or has any
				financial interest in a horse registered for racing at a race meeting in this
				jurisdiction, shall not be employed or licensed at that race meeting as any of
				the following:
(1) Racing official.
(2) Assistant starter.
(3) Practicing veterinarian.
(4) Veterinary helper.
(5) Officer or managing employee.
(6) Track maintenance supervisor or
				employee.
(7) Outrider.
(8) Race track security employee.
(9) Horseshoer.
(10) Photo finish operator.
(11) Horsemen's bookkeeper.
(12) Racing chemist.
(13) Testing laboratory employee.
(14) Massage therapist.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-22 - License presentation

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 22.
(a) All
				licensees shall carry on their person at all times within the enclosure their
				assigned commission license (photo identification badge).
(b) A person shall present an appropriate
				license to enter a restricted area.
(c) The judges may require visible display of
				a license in a restricted area.
(d)
				A license may only be used by the person to whom it is issued.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-23 - Visitor's pass

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 23.
Judges or track security, with the judges' approval, may
				  authorize unlicensed persons temporary access to restricted areas. Such persons
				  shall be identified and their purpose and credentials verified and approved by
				  the judges. Such authorization or credential may only be used by the person to
				  whom it is issued.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-24 - Credentials property of commission

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 24.
Licensee credentials (photo identification badge) are the
				  property of the commission and must be surrendered to the executive director,
				  judges, commission director of security, or their designee upon
				  request.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-25 - Knowledge of rules

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 25.
A licensee shall be knowledgeable of these rules and, by
				  acceptance of the license, agrees to abide by these rules.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-26 - Cooperation with investigations

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 26.
(a) All
				licensees shall cooperate fully with all investigations and inquiries made by
				commission representatives or association security, or both.
(b) All licensees shall obey instructions
				from commission representatives or association security, or both.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-27 - Reporting known or suspected irregularities and rule violations

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-3-9
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 27.
All licensees shall report any known or suspected
				  irregularities, any violation of the rules of the commission, or any wrong
				  doings by any person immediately to the commission and cooperate in subsequent
				  investigations.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-28 - Review of horse transfers

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-3-9
Affected: IC
				  4-31-13
Sec. 28.
The executive director or the judges may refuse the license
				  of an owner, declare the horse(s) at issue ineligible to race, require the
				  horse(s) at issue to be stabled on the grounds of the association, and/or place
				  a horse on the judge's list if the seller is suspended, barred, has had his or
				  her license refused, or is otherwise unlicensable. In making such a
				  determination, the executive director or judges may consider any information
				  that they deem relevant including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Whether the buyer is a spouse, member of
				the immediate family, assistant, employee, business associate, or member of the
				seller's household.
(2) Whether the
				seller could have contact with or access to the horse(s) in question after
				transfer.
(3) Whether the sale
				occurred within the previous sixty (60) days.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-29 - Review of trainer transfers

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-3-9
Affected: IC
				  4-31-13
Sec. 29.
The executive director or the judges may refuse the license
				  of a trainer, declare the horse(s) at issue ineligible to race, require the
				  horse(s) at issue to be stabled on the grounds of the association, and/or place
				  a horse on the judge's list if the prior trainer has been suspended, barred,
				  has had his or her license refused, or is otherwise unlicensable. In making
				  such a determination, the executive director or judges may consider any
				  information that they deem relevant including, but not limited to, the
				  following:
(1) Whether the trainer is
				a spouse, member of the immediate family, assistant, employee, or member of the
				prior trainer's household.
(2)
				Whether the prior trainer could have contact with or access to the horse(s) in
				question.
(3) Whether the trainer
				transfer occurred within the previous sixty (60) days.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 2 - Owners › Section 2-1 - Licensing requirements for owners

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 1.
(a) Each
				person who has a five percent (5%) or more ownership or beneficial interest in
				a horse is required to be licensed. An applicant for an owner's license can be
				of any age.
(b) An applicant for an
				owner's license shall own or lease a horse which is:
(1) eligible to race; and
(2) registered with the racing
				secretary.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 2 - Owners › Section 2-2 - Licensing requirements for multiple owners

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 2.
(a) If the
				legal owner of any horse is:
(1) a
				partnership;
(2) a
				corporation;
(3) a syndicate;
				or
(4) any other association or
				entity; each shareholder or partner shall be licensed as required in section 1
				of this rule.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 2 - Owners › Section 2-3 - Lease agreements

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 3.
A horse may be raced under lease provided a completed breed
				  registry or other lease form acceptable to the commission is attached to the
				  certificate of registration and on file with the commission. The lessor and
				  lessee shall be licensed as horse owners.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 2 - Owners › Section 2-4 - Stable name registration

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 4.
(a) All
				current year registrations of stable names by the USTA shall be recognized in
				Indiana upon payment of the appropriate fees.
(b) Licensed owners and lessees may adopt a
				stable name subject to the approval of the USTA.
(c) The applicant shall identify all persons
				using the stable name. Changes shall be reported immediately to the
				commission.
(d) A person who has
				registered a stable name may cancel it upon written notice to the
				commission.
(e) The stable name and
				the name of the owner shall be published in the program.
(f) All persons using a stable name shall
				comply with all rules regarding licensing of owners.
(g) In the event one (1) of the owners or
				persons listed in a registered stable is suspended, all horses shall be
				included.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 2 - Owners › Section 2-5 - Racing colors

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 5.
The racing colors to be worn by each driver in a race shall
				  be described in the program, and any change shall be announced to the public
				  prior to the commencement of the race.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 2 - Owners › Section 2-6 - Owner - positive tests

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2; IC
				  4-31-13-1
Affected: IC
				  4-31-6-6
Sec. 6.
(a) Owner(s)
				of horses testing positive on more than one (1) occasion within the preceding
				five (5) years for a prohibited substance other than phenylbutazone, flunixin,
				or ketoprofen, may, at the discretion of the executive director or the judges,
				be required to stable all horses participating in a race meet upon the grounds
				of the association and/or be required to place all horses in the detention barn
				on the day before and/or the day of its scheduled race. A positive test under
				this section shall include violations in Indiana and in other
				jurisdictions.
(b) Special
				consideration shall be given to positive tests for Class 1, 2, or 3 drugs as
				listed in the Association of Racing Commissioners International's Uniform
				Classification Guidelines of Foreign Substances, as revised by the ARCI in 2014
				and any other subsequent revision effective after said date, which are
				incorporated by reference herein, copies of which are available at the
				commission office. Special consideration shall also be given to TC02
				violations, blood gas violations, and to findings of any drug, medication, or
				foreign substance administered within twenty-four (24) hours of a horse's
				scheduled race.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 3 - Trainers › Section 3-1 - Eligibility

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 1.
(a) An
				applicant for a license as trainer or assistant trainer shall:
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of
				age.
(2) Shall hold a currently
				valid trainer's license issued by the USTA or CTA. Applicants holding CTA
				licenses only must provide a complete CTA ruling history from that organization
				to the Indiana horse racing commission judges prior to being
				licensed.
(3) Be qualified, as
				determined by the judges or other commission designee, by reason of experience,
				background, and knowledge of racing.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 3 - Trainers › Section 3-2 - Trainer responsibility

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-3-9
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 2.
(a) The
				trainer is responsible for:
(1) the condition
				of horses he or she trains entered in an official workout or race;
(2) the presence of any prohibited drug,
				medication, or other substance, including permitted medication in excess of the
				maximum allowable level, in horses he or she trains; and regardless of the acts
				of third parties. A positive test for a prohibited drug, medication, or
				substance, including permitted medication in excess of the maximum allowable
				level, as reported by a commission-approved laboratory, is prima facie evidence
				of a violation of this rule. In the absence of substantial evidence to the
				contrary, the trainer shall be responsible.
(3) Ensuring that all persons employed by
				them are knowledgeable of and observe all commission rules and
				regulations.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 3 - Trainers › Section 3-3.1 - "In Today" responsibilities

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-3-9; IC
				  4-31-12-1; IC
				  4-31-13-4
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 3.1.
(a) A
				trainer or his or her licensed designee shall be available to assist with the
				identification of his or her horse on the day of its scheduled race during the
				time period set forth in the track rules established by the association and
				approved by the commission or its executive director.
(b) A horse may not be moved to any other
				stall after the association employee identifies the horse the morning of its
				scheduled race.
(c) After the
				association employee identifies a horse the morning of its scheduled race, the
				horse may not be removed from its stall with the exception of walking, bathing,
				shoeing, training, or emergency situations.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 3 - Trainers › Section 3-4 - Restrictions on wagering

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-3-9
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 4.
A trainer shall only be allowed to wager on his or her horse
				  or entries to win or finish first in combination with other
				  horses.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 3 - Trainers › Section 3-5 - Assistant trainers

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-3-9
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 5.
(a) Upon the
				demonstration of a valid need, a trainer may employ an assistant trainer as
				approved by the judges. The assistant trainer shall be licensed prior to acting
				in such capacity on behalf of the trainer.
(b) Qualifications for obtaining an assistant
				trainer's license shall be prescribed by the judges and the commission and may
				include those requirements prescribed in section 1 of this rule.
(c) An assistant trainer may substitute for
				and shall assume the same duties, responsibilities, and restrictions as imposed
				on the licensed trainer. In which case, the trainer shall be jointly
				responsible for the assistant trainer's compliance with these rules.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 3 - Trainers › Section 3-6 - Substitute trainers

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-3-9
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 6.
(a) A
				trainer, absent for more than five (5) days from his or her responsibility as a
				licensed trainer, shall obtain another licensed trainer to
				substitute.
(b) A substitute
				trainer shall accept responsibility for the horses and be approved by the
				judges.
(c) A substitute trainer
				and the absent trainer shall be jointly responsible as absolute insurers of the
				condition of their horses entered in an official race pursuant to this
				section.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 4 - Drivers › Section 4-1 - Drivers; licensing

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 1.
(a) A person
				who desires to drive harness horses in pari-mutuel races and/or qualifying
				races shall first apply for and obtain a license prior to driving in races and
				qualifying races at tracks licensed by the commission, along with the
				recommendation of the judges.
(b)
				Every applicant for a driver's license shall satisfy the judges in a manner
				prescribed by the judges, that he or she meets all of the following
				qualifications:
(1) Has had at least one (1)
				year's training experience and has demonstrated the ability to drive.
(2) Is physically and mentally competent to
				drive.
(3) Is knowledgeable of, and
				conversant in, the training and driving of harness horses.
(4) Is familiar with the rules of
				racing.
(5) Has a minimum of 20/40
				corrected vision in both eyes or, if the individual is blind in one (1) eye,
				not less than 20/30 corrected vision in the other eye, as indicated on the USTA
				Drivers License Card.
(6) Is not
				less than sixteen (16) years of age.
(7) Is the holder of a currently valid "A"
				(full), "CD" (conditional/probationary), or "P" (provisional) license issued by
				the USTA, or comparable licensing issued by the CTA.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 4 - Drivers › Section 4-2 - Drivers; presence in paddock

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 2.
Drivers leaving the paddock area for good cause prior to
				  completing their drives must first obtain a signed and dated permit from the
				  paddock judge or security designee. These permits must be returned to the
				  paddock judge. Returning drivers must retest on the breathalyzer prior to
				  driving.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 5 - Owners' Authorized Agents › Section 5-1 - Licenses required

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 1.
(a) An
				authorized agent shall obtain a license from the commission.
(b) Application for license shall be filed
				for each owner represented.
(c) A
				written instrument signed by the owner shall accompany the application and
				shall clearly set forth the delegated powers of the authorized agent. The
				owner's signature on the written instrument shall be acknowledged before a
				notary public if the owner is not present at the track when the license is
				applied for.
(d) If the written
				instrument is a power of attorney it shall be filed with the commission and
				attached to the regular application form.
(e) Any changes shall be made in writing and
				filed as provided in subsection (c).
(f) The authorized agent's appointment may be
				terminated by the owner, in writing, acknowledged before a notary public and
				filed with the commission whereupon the license shall not be valid.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 5 - Owners' Authorized Agents › Section 5-2 - Powers and duties

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-3-9
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 2.
(a) A
				licensed authorized agent may perform on behalf of the licensed owner-principal
				all acts as relate to racing, as specified in the agency appointment, that
				could be performed by the principal if such principal were present.
(b) In executing any document on behalf of
				the principal, the authorized agent shall clearly identify the authorized agent
				and the owner-principal.
(c) When
				an authorized agent enters a claim for the account of a principal, the name of
				the licensed owner for whom the claim is being made and the name of the
				authorized agent shall appear on the claim slip or card.
(d) Authorized agents are responsible for
				disclosure of the true and entire ownership of each horse for which they have
				authority. Any change in ownership shall be reported immediately to, and
				approved by, the judges and reported to the USTA for recording.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5 - LICENSEES › Rule 6 - Horseshoers › Section 6-1 - Eligibility

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 1.
(a) An
				applicant for a license as horseshoer shall:
(1) be at least eighteen (18) years of
				age;
(2) be qualified, as
				determined by the judges, by reason of experience, background, and knowledge of
				horseshoeing. A horseshoer's license from another jurisdiction, having been
				issued within a prior period as determined by the commission, may be accepted
				as evidence of experience and qualifications. Evidence of qualifications may
				require passing one (1) or more of the following:
(A) A written examination.
(B) An interview or oral
				examination.
(C) A demonstration of
				practical skills in horseshoeing.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-1 - Licenses required

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 4-31
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 1.
(a) A person
				shall not participate in pari-mutuel racing under the jurisdiction of the
				commission without a valid license issued by the commission. License categories
				shall include the following and others as may be established by the commission:
(1) Racing participants and personnel
				(including owner, authorized agent, trainer, assistant trainer, jockey,
				apprentice jockey, jockey agent, veterinary helper, farrier, stable employees,
				exercise rider, groom, pari-mutuel clerk, pony rider, track employee, track
				security, vendor employee, starting gate crew, farrier's assistant, valet,
				track management, practicing or racing veterinarian, or other).
(2) Racing officials as listed in 71 IAC
				3.5.
(3) Persons employed by the
				association, or employed by a person or concern contracting with or approved by
				the association or commission to provide a pari-mutuel related service or
				commodity, with job duties which require their presence in a restricted area or
				which require their presence anywhere on association grounds.
(4) Sole proprietors and all partners of a
				partnership contracting with or approved by the association or commission to
				provide a service or commodity.
(5)
				Shareholders in a corporation, acting as a contractor or vendor, if required by
				the commission.
(6) Commission
				employees with job duties which require their presence in a restricted area or
				which require their presence anywhere on association grounds.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-2 - Fingerprinting and licensing reciprocity

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC
				  4-31-6-8
Sec. 2.
(a) The
				commission may license persons holding valid permanent (not temporary) licenses
				issued by ARCI member racing jurisdictions in North America. Prior to being
				licensed, the person must:
(1) be in good
				standing;
(2) have cleared a
				Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
				fingerprint check within the previous five (5) years;
(3) file an application or affidavit as may
				be required by the commission; and
(4) pay the required applicable
				fees.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-3 - Multi-state licensing information

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 3.
In lieu of a license application from this jurisdiction, the
				  commission may accept an ARCI Multi-State License and Information Form and the
				  National Racing Compact form and license.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-4 - Age requirement

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC
				  4-31-6-5
Sec. 4.
(a)
				Applicants for licensing shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age unless
				otherwise specified in these rules. An applicant may be required to submit a
				certified copy of his or her birth certificate. Persons under the age of
				eighteen (18) may be required to show evidence of active participation in a
				certified educational program or have a high school diploma or
				equivalent.
(b) The commission may
				grant a license to a person less than sixteen (16) years of age who is working
				on the association grounds for a parent or legal guardian who is licensed by
				the commission. An application under this subsection must be signed by the
				applicant's parent or legal guardian in the presence of one (1) or more
				stewards.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-5 - Consent to investigation

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC
				  4-31-13-4
Sec. 5.
The filing of an application for license or engaging in
				  activities that require a license by the commission shall authorize the
				  commission to do the following:
(1)
				Investigate criminal and employment records.
(2) Engage in interviews to determine the
				applicant's character and qualifications.
(3) Verify information provided by the
				applicant.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-6 - Consent to search and seizure

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 4-31-6-2; IC 4-31-13-4
Affected: IC 4-31-13-4
Sec. 6.
By acceptance of a license or by engaging in activities that
				  require a license by the commission, a licensee consents to search and
				  inspection by the commission or its agents and to the seizure of any prohibited
				  medication, controlled substances, paraphernalia, or devices in violation of
				  state or federal law or these rules. Any seized drugs, medication, or other
				  materials may be forwarded by the commission or its agents to the official
				  chemist for analysis. The analysis of materials seized under the provisions of
				  this section is not subject to
				  71 IAC 8.5-3.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-7 - Approval or recommendations by stewards

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 7.
The commission may designate categories of licenses which
				  shall require the prior approval or recommendation of the
				  stewards.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-8 - Employer responsibility

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 8.
(a) The
				employment or harboring of any unlicensed person at facilities under the
				jurisdiction of the commission is prohibited.
(b) Every employer shall report, within
				twenty-four (24) hours, the discharge of any licensed employee in writing to
				the commission or its designee, including the person's name, occupation, and
				reason for the discharge and shall surrender to the commission the employee's
				photo I.D. badge.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-9 - Employer endorsement of license applications

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 9.
(a) The
				license application of an employee shall be signed by the employer.
(b) Grooms coming in for a one-time stake
				race before the trainer arrives can file for a license without the trainer.
				However, when the trainer arrives, he or she must endorse or sign the groom's
				application.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-10 - Workers' compensation

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 10.
Licensed employers shall carry workers' compensation
				  insurance covering their employees as required by Indiana statute.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-10.1 - Workers' compensation

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 10.1.
Licensed employers shall carry workers' compensation
				  insurance covering their employees as required by Indiana
				  statute.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-11 - Financial responsibility

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 11.
Applicants for a license may be required to submit evidence
				  of financial responsibility and shall maintain financial responsibility during
				  the period for which the license is issued.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-12 - License refusal

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 4-31
Sec. 12.
The commission, the stewards, or the executive director as
				  the commission's designee may refuse to issue a license. The decision to refuse
				  a license is treated as a withdrawal of the license application without
				  prejudice and is not reported to the ARCI. If an applicant is refused, the
				  applicant may reapply for a license. An applicant may contest a refusal within
				  fifteen (15) days of notice of the refusal. If an applicant contests a license
				  refusal, the stewards (or an administrative law judge if the stewards are
				  unavailable) shall conduct a hearing pursuant to the procedures provided for in
				  71 IAC 10 and IC 4-21.5. Nonetheless, the hearing on a license refusal is not
				  considered to be a disciplinary action. If the stewards affirm the decision to
				  refuse a license application, the refusal shall be treated as the denial of the
				  application, consistent with these rules.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-13 - License denial

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 4-31
Sec. 13.
If an applicant contests the basis of the denial of a license
				  application not later than fifteen (15) days after notice is served, an
				  administrative law judge shall conduct a hearing pursuant to the procedures
				  provided for in 71 IAC 10 and IC 4-21.5. Nonetheless, a hearing challenging the
				  denial of a license application is not considered to be a disciplinary action.
				  The commission may formally deny an application in accordance with these rules.
				  An application that is denied shall be reported:
(1) in writing to the applicant stating the
				reasons for denial and the date when a reapplication may be submitted;
				and
(2) to the USTA and the ARCI,
				which shall then advise other racing jurisdictions.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-15 - Reciprocity

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 15.
If a person is suspended, expelled, or ruled off, or if his
				  or her license is revoked or his or her application for a license has been
				  denied, or he or she is under any other current penalty pursuant to the rules
				  of the racing authority of any other state or country or of the gaming
				  commission, such person shall stand suspended, expelled, ruled off, or denied a
				  license at all tracks and satellite facilities operating under the jurisdiction
				  of the commission until the ruling has been withdrawn by the originating
				  authority.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-16 - License restrictions, limitations, and conditions

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 16.
(a) The
				commission or its designee, for cause, may restrict, limit, or place
				conditions, including probationary status, on any license at the time of
				issuance.
(b) No person, unless
				currently licensed and in good standing as a jockey, exercise rider, pony
				person, trainer, assistant trainer, or outrider, may be mounted on horseback
				while on association grounds. The stewards, with good cause and in consultation
				with the outrider, may grant temporary and limited exemptions to this
				subsection for specific individuals. Such an exemption shall be in writing and
				clearly identify the individual and the dates and times during which the
				exemption is valid.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-17 - Duration of license

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC
				  4-31-6-4
Sec. 17.
(a) A
				license is valid only under the condition that the licensee remains eligible to
				hold such license.
(b) Any license
				voluntarily surrendered to the commission by a licensee shall be rescinded.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-18 - Changes in application information

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 18.
During the period for which a license has been issued, the
				  licensee shall report to the commission changes in information provided on the
				  license application, including the following:
(1) Current legal name.
(2) Marital status.
(3) Permanent address.
(4) Pending criminal complaints.
(5) Criminal convictions.
(6) License suspensions of ten (10) days or
				more.
(7) License revocations or
				fines of five hundred dollars ($500) or more in other jurisdictions.
(8) Racing related disciplinary charges
				pending in other jurisdictions.
Such information shall be upon the appropriate commission
				  form, signed by the licensee, and filed at the commission offices within ten
				  (10) days of change.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 71 - INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION › Article 5.5 - FLAT RACING; LICENSEES › Rule 1 - General Provisions › Section 1-20 - More than one license

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  4-31-6-2
Affected: IC 4-31
Sec. 20.
More than one (1) license to participate in horse racing may
				  be granted to a person except when prohibited by these rules due to a potential
				  conflict of interest.