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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.1 - Policing requirements

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An
				association conducting race meetings under license from the Racing Commission
				shall properly police its grounds, including the stable area and paddock, and
				shall eject therefrom all unauthorized persons, known undesirables, touts,
				persons believed to be bookmakers or connected with bookmakers, persons under
				suspension or ruled off, persons of lewd or immoral character, and persons
				guilty of boisterous or disorderly conduct or other conduct detrimental to
				racing or the public welfare.
(b)
				When the State Police in the normal performance of their duties at an
				association meeting observe an individual deemed to be undesirable within the
				meaning of this rule, they will so advise the director of security and the
				Executive Director of the Racing Commission. The director of security shall, in
				writing, advise the Racing Commission and State Police within 48 hours of the
				action taken thereon.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.2 - Police reports

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The track security police and any other law enforcement
				  agency acting in, or on or about the licensed premises of any race track, or
				  any approved farms or stabling facilities, shall furnish two copies of their
				  daily police report, together with any additional pertinent information
				  available to the said police agency, obtained either orally or in writing. The
				  two copies shall be delivered to the New Jersey State Police detail assigned to
				  the race track at the close of each racing day. One copy, with evaluation,
				  comments and further action by the said State Police shall be delivered to the
				  New Jersey Racing Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.3 - Persons ejected; reports

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each association shall furnish to the commission the names
				  and addresses of all persons ejected by the association from its grounds,
				  together with the offense or offenses alleged against them, and any other
				  material information relating hereto.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.4 - Complaints in writing

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Complaints against a race official or his assistant shall be
				  made to the stewards in writing and be signed by the complainant.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.5 - Attendance reports

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each association shall make daily reports to the commission
				  of the total attendance showing number of paid admissions, established price of
				  each class of admission, together with number of free passes.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.6 - Badges of admission

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No badge of admission shall be issued to any owner, trainer,
				  driver, groom, stable help, plater or other employees including concessionaires
				  and their employees unless such person has applied for and/or been
				  fingerprinted and/or paid to the Racing Commission the license fee required by
				  law. Application for licenses shall be made on forms supplied by the Racing
				  Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.7 - Offices and parking; Racing Commission use

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each association shall provide within its grounds approved
				  adequate offices and parking areas as required for use and to be at the
				  disposal of the Racing Commission and all of its representatives.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.8 - Free access to grounds by employees of commission

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The commission shall have such employees or inspectors as
				  provided by law, who shall perform such duties as may be assigned to them by
				  the commission, such employees to have free access to all parts of the grounds
				  while on duty.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.9 - Photographic device for finishes

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The Racing Commission shall require an association to
				  install and maintain in good service a satisfactory photographic device, and
				  where installed, it shall be required that all finishes be recorded by the
				  photographic device.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.10 - Numbers for horses

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
When finishes are so recorded, each horse in each race shall
				  wear a saddle cloth number and a head number of adequate size, on the side
				  which at the finish will be towards the camera, corresponding to his number on
				  the official program.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.11 - Betting prohibited on grounds

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No association shall permit on its grounds any betting or
				  other operations in contravention of any law of the State of New Jersey or of
				  the United States.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.13 - Handbooking prohibited on grounds

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Handbooking shall be prohibited on the grounds and its
				  operator shall be excluded therefrom.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.16 - Disqualified personnel kept off grounds

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
During the term of disqualification of any participant in
				  racing, it shall be the duty of the association to see to it that the
				  privileges of his admission badge are revoked, and that he is kept out of the
				  grounds, unless otherwise permitted to enter under certain conditions and at
				  certain times as may be provided for elsewhere in these rules.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.17 - Ejected personnel; readmission; notice

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Any person ejected from the grounds of an association shall
				  be denied admission to said grounds until permission for his reentering has
				  been obtained from the official issuing the ejection order. Notification of
				  such permission for reentry shall be filed with the Racing Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.18 - Age limits

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Any child under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an
				  adult, parent or guardian to be admitted to any race track enclosure as a
				  spectator during the hours when the running of races is being conducted. No
				  person under the age of 18 shall be permitted to wager or in any manner
				  participate in any pari-mutuel pool or system.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.19 - Weekly reports on employees

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each
				harness race track association and each concessionaire shall make weekly
				detailed reports and deliver such reports to the Racing Commission, of all
				employees (including racing officials) actually engaged during the past week,
				stating the name, department, license number (if license is required) and
				position therein, and "yes" or "no" to indicate whether a resident of New
				Jersey, under columns so entitled. Such lists shall be compiled by departments,
				and if any employee is engaged in two departments, a notation opposite his name
				shall so state.
(b) The weekly
				reports of each department shall have the following endorsement signed by the
				department manager:
1. The above list of
				employees and information contained therein is a complete report of all
				employees engaged in my department for the week ending, ......... 19... None of
				the above names appears on the security guide list for the year 19 ... As
				indicated on the above list, the number of employees is as follows:
Residents
						................................................................
Nonresidents
						.............................................................
Exemptions requested
						.....................................................
Department Manager.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 5 - TRACKS › Section 13:71-5.20 - State Police; reports

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
When the State Police in the normal performance of their
				  duties at an association meeting determine any defect in the administrative or
				  operational security measures necessary to properly protect the grounds, they
				  shall report the circumstances in writing to the Executive Director of the
				  Racing Commission with a copy to the director of security. The director of
				  security shall respond in writing to the Racing Commission with a copy to the
				  State Police, without undue delay, of the action taken thereon.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.1 - Employee compensation insurance

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a)
				Associations are required to carry adequate compensation insurance covering all
				persons in their employ.
(b) Every
				owner shall establish a horsemen's bookkeeper account at each track association
				where horses he or she owns have been or will be entered to race.
(c) No owner shall be allowed to enter a
				horse without first paying the cost of assessment into the horsemen's
				bookkeeper account. Any owner failing to comply with this rule shall be subject
				to suspension, fine or other penalty as determined by the Racing
				Commission.
(d) All concessionaires
				shall carry workers' compensation insurance covering all employees and shall
				provide adequate proof of compliance which shall be in the form of:
1. A certificate of insurance, valid for the
				year through December 31 (for which licensing is sought), issued by an
				insurance company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey.
i. A certificate, if offered and found not to
				be valid, may result in penalties provided in
				13:71-2.3 up to and including
				revocation of license of the person who submitted the certificate; or
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.2 - Judge's stand

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The judge's stand shall be so located and constructed as to
				  afford to the officials thereupon, an unobstructed view of the entire track and
				  no obstruction shall be permitted upon the track or the centerfield which shall
				  obscure the official's vision of any portion of the track during the
				  race.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.3 - Bona Fide contests

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
All races shall be bona fide contests with the winner
				  receiving the largest share of the purse and the balance of the purse
				  distribution made according to the order of finish. No hippodroming or other
				  arrangement for equal distribution of the purse money among the contestants is
				  permitted.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.4 - Default in payment of premiums

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Any
				association that defaults in the payment of a premium that has been raced for
				shall together with its officers be penalized. No deduction, voluntary or
				involuntary, may be made from any purse or stake or futurity other than for
				payments to be made to the owners, nominators or breeders of money winning
				horses and organizations or promotion expenses stipulated for stakes and
				futurities.
(b) Other than a stake
				or futurity as covered in (a) above, no association may enter into any
				agreement with any organization requiring a deduction from the purse payable to
				owners of money winning horses, unless such agreement provides that a deduction
				may be made only from those owners entitled to winnings who have expressly
				consented to the deduction or unless provided by law.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.7 - Awards

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Except as herein stated, no association shall advertise to
				  pay any awards other than to the owners, nominators or breeders of money
				  winning horses. Awards may be made to drivers of horses breaking or equaling
				  track or world records, or to leading drivers at meetings.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.8 - Paddock

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every
				association shall provide a paddock or receiving barn containing a minimum of
				80 stalls or such number as the Commission may designate.
(b) The paddock or receiving barn must be
				completely enclosed with a man tight fence and all openings through said fence
				shall be policed so as to exclude unauthorized personnel therefrom.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.9 - Photo finish; head numbers; saddle pads; starting gate

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
At all associations, a photo finish, head numbers saddle
				  pads and a starting gate must be used. Whenever the judges use a photograph to
				  determine the order of finish, it shall be posted for public inspection. Photo
				  finish equipment shall not be acceptable unless it is of a type approved by the
				  Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.10 - Interference with race officials

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Although associations are obligated to supervise their
				  meetings, their interference with the proper performance of duties of any
				  official is prohibited.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.11 - Driver's stand

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each association shall provide a stand located conveniently
				  to the gate through which the horses enter the race track from the paddock or
				  receiving barn, for the use of drivers scheduled to race. The location of the
				  stand shall permit a clear and adequate view of the race course.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.12 - Paddock rules

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Horses must be in the paddock at the time prescribed by the
				  presiding judge, but in any event not less than one hour but not more than two
				  hours prior to post time of the race in which the horse is to compete unless
				  required to be in the paddock pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:71-23. Except for warm-up
				  trips, no horse shall leave the paddock until called to the post.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.13 - Admission to paddock

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The persons
				entitled to admission to the paddock are as follows:
1. Owners of horses competing on the date of
				the race and whose horses are in the paddock;
2. Trainers of horses competing on the date
				of the race and whose horses are in the paddock;
3. Drivers of horses competing on the date of
				the race and whose horses are in the paddock;
4. Grooms and caretakers of horses competing
				on the date of the race and whose horses are in the paddock;
5. Officials whose duties require their
				presence in the paddock or receiving barn;
6. Such other persons as are authorized by
				the Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.14 - Leaving of paddock

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No driver, groom or caretaker, once admitted to the paddock
				  or receiving barn, shall leave the same other than to warm up said horse until
				  such race, or races, for which he was admitted is contested; provided however,
				  that in the event of an emergency, trainers or grooms may leave the paddock but
				  only with the permission of the paddock judge in which case the paddock judge
				  shall maintain a written record thereof. Such record shall be delivered to the
				  presiding judge. A trainer may leave the paddock before his horse completes its
				  engagement, but may not return to the paddock unless approval by the presiding
				  judge has been given.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.15 - Returning to paddock

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No person except an owner, who has another horse racing in a
				  later race, or an official, shall return to the paddock until all races of that
				  program shall have been completed.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.16 - Two members of a stable admitted to paddock on one day

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No more than two members of a registered stable, other than
				  the driver, shall be entitled to admission to the paddock on any one racing
				  day, except by permission of the presiding judge.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.18 - Extra equipment provided

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
During racing hours each association shall provide suitable
				  extra equipment as may be necessary for the conduct of racing without
				  unnecessary delay.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.21 - Required time drivers should be present in paddock prior to race

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Drivers shall be in the paddock at least one hour before
				  post time for the races in which they are scheduled to drive.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.22 - Post parade from paddock

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Fifteen minutes before the post time for a heat or dash, the
				  paddock judge shall cause all horses entered in such heat or dash to be formed
				  in a parade line. Such horses shall be attended by their drivers unless
				  specifically excused by the paddock judge. All horses in a heat or race shall
				  parade from the paddock upon the track and before the grandstand not later than
				  five minutes before post time. A horse failing to parade without being excused
				  by the judges may be scratched from the race or its driver or trainer may be
				  penalized. Drivers shall not engage in conversation during the post
				  parade.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.23 - Ambulances

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each association shall maintain and furnish at least one
				  adequate ambulance for the exclusive use of horses and a separate ambulance for
				  the exclusive use of persons upon the plant grounds.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.24 - Track entrance; Coggins test requirement for horses, ponies or equine mascot

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No horse
				shall enter the grounds of any track association absent presentation of a valid
				certificate of a negative Coggins test. Said certificate shall:
1. Identify the horse by tattoo
				number;
2. Indicate said test was
				performed within one year prior to the date of presentation to the racing
				secretary;
3. Indicate said test
				was conducted by a laboratory approved by the United States Department of
				Agriculture; and
4. Be attached to
				the appropriate foal certificate.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.25 - Ownership approval

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No person shall in any manner become the owner or holder,
				  directly or indirectly, of any shares of stock or certificates or other
				  evidence of ownership comprising a five percent or greater interest in any
				  association or corporation which has been or shall be granted a permit to hold
				  or conduct a horse race meeting without first obtaining the approval of the New
				  Jersey Racing Commission pursuant to these rules and regulations. For purposes
				  of this section "person" shall be construed to include the spouse and/or
				  children of any such applicant and compliance with this section shall be
				  required of all such persons holding any interest whatsoever whenever the total
				  interest held by such persons as an aggregate exceeds the five percent
				  requirement. Failure to comply with this regulation shall subject the applicant
				  to disqualification and the permit holder to the penalties and sanctions
				  provided by law.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.26 - Annual listing of shareholders

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Racing associations shall file on an annual basis with the
				  commission a list of all persons possessing directly or indirectly any shares
				  of stock or certificates or other evidence of ownership of any interest in any
				  association or corporation. Said filing shall take place prior to June 1 of
				  each calendar year.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.27 - Application forms; approval

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Approval may only be given to such persons who make
				  application therefor on the form prescribed by the New Jersey Racing Commission
				  and only when such application is filed with the Director of the Racing
				  Commission properly completed and executed in all respects.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.28 - Investigation

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The commission may investigate the applicant or any person
				  named in the application, with respect to such person's criminal record,
				  subversive activities record and any other reports concerning such persons, in
				  order to determine whether the applicant or a person for whom ownership is
				  directly or beneficially to be held has not been convicted of a crime of moral
				  turpitude, has not violated any rules and regulations previously or presently
				  prescribed by the New Jersey Racing Commission, and who possesses sufficient
				  moral responsibility so as not to be detrimental to the best interests of
				  racing in New Jersey.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.29 - Review of application approval

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Applications may be approved, after due consideration by the
				  Executive Director of the Racing Commission to whom such power is delegated,
				  but the New Jersey Racing Commission may, in its discretion, review any such
				  findings made by the Executive Director to determine whether any applicant
				  merits approval.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.30 - Application denials; notice

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
When an applicant, after due consideration, cannot be
				  approved for reasons expressed in
				  5:5-22 et seq., as amended and
				  supplemented, or if, in the opinion of the New Jersey Racing Commission,
				  approval of such person will be detrimental to the best interests of racing in
				  New Jersey, or if an applicant will hold ownership for another whose interest
				  is beneficial, indirect or otherwise and the indirect or beneficial owner could
				  not qualify, to hold direct ownership for reasons expressed herein, the
				  Commission may disapprove such applicant by notifying by registered mail the
				  Secretary of the association or corporation licensed to conduct a horse race
				  meeting. Such disapproved person may request, and the Commission shall hold, a
				  hearing which request and hearing shall be made and had as provided for in
				  5:5-22 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 6 - ASSOCIATIONS › Section 13:71-6.31 - Horsemen's bookkeeper account

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each track
				association shall establish a horsemen's bookkeeper account to hold monies
				deposited by standardbred owners. The horsemen's bookkeeper shall maintain a
				record of each account crediting such account, as applicable, with all
				earnings, awards or deposits. The horsemen's bookkeeper shall also deduct
				payments as directed by the account holder or his or her authorized agent and
				collect assessments for the cost of workers' compensation insurance coverage
				pursuant to this chapter and the rules promulgated by the New Jersey Horse
				Racing Injury Compensation Board set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:73.
(b) The horsemen's bookkeeper at each
				racetrack in New Jersey shall transmit on a weekly basis all monies collected
				for the cost of workers' compensation insurance or self-insurance coverage to
				the New Jersey Racing Commission, which shall deposit these monies in a
				separate account for the use of the Board.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.1 - Persons required to have licenses; fingerprints and photographs

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The
				following persons shall be required to take out a license from the New Jersey
				Racing Commission and the annual fee therefor shall be as follows:
1.
Driver/Trainer:
$ 50.00
2.
Owner:
$ 50.00
3.
Pari-Mutuel Employee:
$ 25.00
4.
Stable Employee:
$ 5.00
5.
Stable Name:
$ 50.00
6.
Starter:
$ 10.00
7.
Plater:
$ 20.00
8.
Timer:
$ 10.00
9.
Vendor:
$ 50.00
10.
Identification License:
$
						  10.00
11.
Authorized Agent:
$ 50.00
12.
Veterinarians:
$ 50.00
(b)
				All persons licensed by the Commission and all employees of the racing
				associations and/or employees of contractors doing work for the track
				associations will be required to be fingerprinted and photographed at the
				discretion of the Commission. The applicant must pay for the cost of the
				fingerprints and card checks. The Commission will direct the fee, which will be
				consistent with the charge set by the reviewing agency for the type of inquiry
				requested; for example, State, Federal, State and Federal, name check. Owners
				who, because of extenuating circumstances, cannot come into New Jersey to be
				fingerprinted and photographed during a racing year, will be issued conditional
				licenses only and will not be permitted access to the stable area or paddock at
				any New Jersey track until photographed and fingerprinted by the Racing
				Commission. Holders of a conditional license will not be eligible for passes at
				any of the tracks in New Jersey.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.2 - False or misleading statements

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Any person making any false, untrue or misleading statement
				  on an application for a license or registration or in a written or oral
				  examination in connection with such an application may be disciplined as
				  provided for in this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.3 - Refusal to issue or renew license

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The Commission may refuse to issue or renew a license or may
				  suspend or revoke a license issued pursuant to this section if it shall find
				  that the applicant, or any person who is a partner, agent, employee or
				  associate of the applicant, has been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction,
				  or is associating or consorting with any person or persons who has been
				  convicted of a crime or crimes in any jurisdiction or jurisdictions, or is
				  consorting or associating with, or has consorted with bookmakers, touts or
				  persons of similar pursuits, or has himself engaged in similar pursuits, or is
				  financially irresponsible, or has been guilty of or attempted any fraud or
				  misrepresentation in connection with racing, breeding or otherwise, or has
				  violated or attempted to violate any law with respect to racing in any
				  jurisdiction or any rule, regulation or order of the Commission, or shall have
				  violated any rule of racing which shall have been approved or adopted by the
				  Commission, or has been guilty of or engaged in similar related or like
				  practices.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.5 - Items requiring registration

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(a) The
				following must be registered with the Racing Commission annually and the fee
				payable for such registration shall be as follows:
1. Each stable name must be duly registered
				with the Racing Commission. The fee shall be $ 50.00.
2. Corporate stable names must be registered
				with the Commission. The initial fee shall be $ 50.00 and renewals thereafter
				shall have a fee of $ 50.00.
3.
				Multiple ownership initial registration with the Commission shall be $ 50.00
				and renewals thereafter shall also have a fee of $ 50.00.
4. Partnerships (two individuals or any
				combination of entities and/or individuals) shall be registered with the
				Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.6 - Fees

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The fee shall accompany each application for licenses and/or
				  registration. All licenses and/or registration expire December 31 of the year
				  of issue.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.7 - Applications

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All
				applications for owner, driver and trainer license and registration of stable
				name and multiple owner registration must be examined by the steward for and on
				behalf of the New Jersey Racing Commission. The steward shall ascertain if the
				applicant is qualified as to ability and integrity, and shall report his
				findings to the New Jersey Racing Commission.
1. In considering each application for a
				license, the steward may require the applicant, as well as the applicant's
				endorsers, to appear before him.
2.
				The burden shall be upon the applicant to show that he, she or it is qualified
				in every respect to receive the license applied for.
3. Ability, as well as integrity, must be
				clearly shown by the applicant in order to receive the steward's recommendation
				to the New Jersey Racing Commission for the granting of the license.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.8 - Liable for all penalties

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
All persons listed in a registered stable shall be liable
				  for all penalties against horses raced under such stable name. If one of the
				  persons listed under such stable name is suspended, all the horses in such
				  stable shall be included.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.10 - Notice to the Racing Commission

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A person who has registered under a stable name may at any
				  time cancel it after giving written notice to the Racing Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.11 - Changing of stable name

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A stable name may be changed at any time by registering a
				  new stable name and by paying the fee required in
				  13:71-7.5.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.12 - Existing stable name

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A person cannot register as his stable name one which has
				  been registered by any other person with any association conducting a
				  recognized meeting.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.15 - Transfer of name

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
With the consent of the Racing Commission a stable name may
				  be transferred. The fee for a transfer shall be $ 10.00 and a new application
				  must be made.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.16 - Corporations

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No license
				as an owner shall be granted to a corporation or to the lessee or lessor of any
				corporation unless all corporate officers, members of the Board of Directors,
				managers and stockholders directly or indirectly owning five percent or more of
				said corporation's issued stock have been licensed.
(b) Each such person must file an application
				for an owner's license.
(c) Any and
				all changes in either the corporate structure or the respective interest of
				stockholders as described in (a) above must be promptly filed with the
				Commission.
(d) All corporations
				shall race under a stable name approved by the Commission and shall be required
				to file application for same on a form prescribed by the Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.17 - Multiple ownership

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each and every multiple ownership must be registered with
				  the Racing Commission. All multiple ownerships with the exception of
				  partnerships wherein no more than two persons are involved shall race in a
				  multiple ownership stable name. No license shall be granted to any partnership,
				  syndicate or other form of multiple ownership or to the lessee of any such
				  entity excluding corporations wherein the number of persons having a beneficial
				  interest therein exceeds 35. Each and every partnership must be registered with
				  the Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.18 - Multiple ownership; applications

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Multiple
				ownership applications shall, among other things, set forth the following:
1. The name and address of each and every
				person having any interest in the horse or horses involved;
2. The relative proportions of such
				interests;
3. To whom the winnings
				are payable;
4. In whose name the
				horse or horses shall race;
5. With
				whom the power of entry and declaration shall rest;
6. The terms of any contingency, lease or any
				other arrangement.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.19 - Alteration in a multiple ownership

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Any alteration in a recorded multiple ownership
				  registration, to be effective, must be reported in writing to the Racing
				  Commission and be signed by all the partners.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.20 - Liability

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
All the parties to any multiple ownership shall be jointly
				  and severally liable for all stakes, forfeits and other obligations.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.21 - Employment application blank

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every
				person employed at any harness race track or by any concessionaire thereof must
				fill out an employment or license application, which must contain a statement
				of permanent residence and the following questions: Have you ever been
				convicted of a crime? ... ruled off? ... set down for other than the usual
				driving infractions? ... Suspended or otherwise debarred from participating in
				racing by any racing organization, commission of other recognized turf
				authority in the United States or elsewhere? ... Has an indictment or
				information been returned or complaint made against you by the United States or
				any state, charging sale use of possession or narcotics? ... State full
				details.
(b) All such employment
				application records must be kept by any harness race track association or by
				any concessionaire for a period of two years, and must be made available for
				inspection by the New Jersey Racing Commission, if so requested.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.22 - Nonresident defined

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(a) Any person
				who has voted within two years in any state other than New Jersey since casting
				his last vote in New Jersey, or who has made representation within two years
				that he is a citizen or resident of a state other than New Jersey shall be
				considered not a resident of New Jersey.
(b) The Commission shall make decision of the
				citizenship and residence of each employee under the laws of the State of New
				Jersey and the rules, regulations and conditions of the Commission which shall
				be binding upon the employees and the race track association.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.24 - Loss of identification card

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
All persons who have in their possession an identification
				  card issued by the New Jersey Racing Commission and lose same are subject to a
				  fine of not less than $ 2.00 or more than $ 10.00, to be paid before a
				  duplicate card can be issued.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.25 - Application for driver's license

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every
				person desiring to drive a harness horse at a race meeting licensed by the
				Commission shall be required to obtain a license from the Commission. Such
				application shall be on forms provided by the Commission; applications may be
				filed at any Commission office. Such license shall be presented to the clerk of
				the course before driving.
(b)
				Every applicant for a license to drive a harness horse at a race meeting
				licensed by the Commission shall, in addition to any other requirements
				mentioned herein:
1. Be at least 16 years of
				age;
2. Submit evidence of good
				moral character;
3. Have a minimum
				of 20-40 vision in one eye, corrected, according to certification by a licensed
				optometrist, or ophthalmologist. All drivers must be examined at least
				biannually by one of the aforementioned doctors. A proof of such examination
				must be submitted with the license application;
4. Furnish a completed application
				form;
5. When requested, submit
				evidence of physical and mental ability and/or submit to a physical
				examination;
6. When requested,
				submit to a written examination at a designated time and place to determine his
				qualification to drive and his knowledge of racing and the rules;
7. Submit evidence of ability to drive in a
				race and, if a new applicant, this must include the equivalent of one year's
				experience.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.26 - Requirements; farms or licensed tracks

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No horse
				may start in any race wherein pari-mutuel wagering is conducted unless stabled
				on the grounds of a racing association licensed by the Commission or at a farm
				or training facility licensed by the Commission. Nothing in this rule shall
				prohibit any horse stabled outside the State of New Jersey from vanning to any
				racing association to start.
(b) A
				license shall not be issued to any farm or training center not in compliance
				with the following requirements:
1. All box
				stalls shall be properly ventilated and measure approximately 10 feet by 10
				feet or larger.
2. Arrangements for
				the disposal of manure and other refuse shall be made in compliance with
				appropriate State and municipal health codes and/or ordinances.
3. Adequate spraying and/or fogging equipment
				must be available.
4. Any farm or
				training center that is placed under quarantine by the New Jersey Department of
				Agriculture shall have their license immediately suspended. Any facility whose
				license is so suspended, shall be afforded the right of appeal as provided for
				in N.J.A.C. 13:71-3.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.27 - Trainers; application for license

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
An applicant for a license as trainer must be at least 18
				  years of age and satisfy the Commission that he possesses the necessary
				  qualifications, both mental and physical, to perform the duties required.
				  Elements to be considered, among others, shall be character, reputation,
				  temperament, experience, knowledge of the rules of racing and of the duties of
				  a trainer in the preparation, training, entering and managing the horses for
				  racing. The system of qualification employed by the United States Trotting
				  Association may be accepted as evidence of the necessary experience.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.28 - Grooms; application for license

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
An applicant for a license as a groom must satisfy the
				  commission that he possesses the necessary qualifications, both mental and
				  physical, to perform the duties required. Elements to be considered, among
				  others, shall be character, reputation, temperament, experience, knowledge of
				  the rules of racing and of the duties of a groom. Applicants between the ages
				  of 16 and 18 years of age must submit New Jersey "working papers" together with
				  their application. No license shall be issued to applicants under 16 years of
				  age.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 71 - HARNESS RACING › Subchapter 7 - LICENSING › Section 13:71-7.29 - Suspension or revocation of drivers-trainers or grooms licenses

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The license
				of any driver, trainer or groom may be suspended, revoked or money fine may be
				imposed, at any time for:
1. Failure to obey
				the instructions of a racing official;
2. Failure to drive in a race when
				programmed, unless excused by the presiding judge;
3. Appearing in the paddock in an unfit
				condition to perform his duties;
4.
				Fighting;
5. Assault upon any other
				person;
6. Offensive or profane
				language;
7. Smoking while on the
				race track in silks and during actual racing hours;
8. Warming up a horse without silks at any
				time after the admission gates are open;
9. Disturbing the peace;
10. Refusal to take a breathalyzer test when
				directed by the presiding judge;
11. Refusal, when requested by the
				commission, to submit evidence of physical and mental ability and/or to submit
				to a physical examination;
12.
				Failure to participate in post parade, unless specifically excused by presiding
				judge;
13. Any other act or conduct
				detrimental to the sport;
14.
				Violation of any rule of the commission;
15. Falsifying or misrepresenting answers on
				the application for license.
16.
				The length of suspension of a driver may be increased up to and including an
				indefinite suspension by the New Jersey Racing Commission if said driver is
				guilty of the same infractions of the rules of racing two times or more during
				any calendar year.