Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Administration [Gaming] › Chapter Game 4 - Duties and responsibilities of associations and racetrack operators › Section Game 4.07 - Race track requirements

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Any race track operator or association
					making any change pertaining to the racetrack itself, or the erection or
					demolition of any structure or the remodeling of any structure which is to be
					used as a part of the facilities for conducting a race meeting must first
					receive the approval of the division, if such change, erection, demolition or
					remodeling causes a change in value in excess of $10,000.
(2) The association shall provide on the
					racetrack at least one curtain whose position has been approved by the
					division. The curtain shall be positioned so as not to distract or interfere
					with the greyhounds during the course of the race.
(3) The association shall provide an inside
					lure with an extendable arm. Every lure which is operated using electricity
					shall have an operational switch for the purpose of stopping the flow of
					electricity to lure located within 5 feet of the lure operator's control unit
					and at one location within 20 feet of the racetrack surface. The association
					shall ensure that all persons present on the racetrack surface are aware of the
					location of the power switch and how to utilize the power switch. Furthermore,
					the association shall ensure that all power switches are in the off position
					when persons are working within 30 inches of the lure rail.
(4) The association shall provide a watering
					system for the track which provides adequate volume and pressure to provide
					uniform watering of the track surface.
(5) The association shall provide appropriate
					parking places for all division employees.
(6) The association shall provide on all
					tracks, a photo-finish camera which shall be installed as an aid to the
					stewards. However, in all cases, the camera is merely an aid and the decision
					of the stewards shall be final. The type of equipment used is to be approved by
					the division. Each association shall keep on file for one year after the close
					of the meeting film strips of each race for reference or reproduction upon
					request of the division. The association shall post all photo finish race
					pictures in a conspicuous place after the race.
(7) The association shall provide that crates
					in the lockout kennel shall all be at floor level and constructed of stainless
					steel, or a comparable impermeable material approved by the division, meeting
					the following size specifications: 3 feet wide, 4 feet deep and 4 feet high.
					The number of crates per kennel shall be approved by the division.
(8) The association shall provide that crates
					located in each kennel shall be constructed of stainless steel or a comparable
					impermeable material approved by the division, meeting the following size
					specifications: 3 feet wide, 4 feet deep and 3 feet high. The number of crates
					per kennel shall be approved by the division.
(9) The division shall approve all
					individually executed kennel contracts prior to the commencement of racing. Any
					contract not so approved shall be void as against public policy, and the kennel
					shall not be eligible to participate at the race meet.
(10) All kennel contracts shall contain the
					following clauses:
(a) "Each kennel licensed
					by the division shall permit unrestricted access to said kennel by the division
					and its designated representatives."
(b) "Track management has discretionary power
					to place a kennel on probationary status by written notification at any time a
					kennel's win record places it in the lowest 3 kennel positions during each of
					the 3 preceding months. A kennel can remove itself from probation by placing
					above 3 or more kennels in number of wins for any month during the next 3
					months. Otherwise, track management has discretionary power to dismiss the
					kennel. The track must dismiss any kennel that has finished in the bottom 4
					positions 2 out of the past 3 years and cannot re-book that kennel owner for 5
					years. The Wisconsin gaming division may grant an exemption to this rule due to
					acts beyond the control of the parties which could not be avoided by the
					exercise of due diligence. Track management can dismiss a kennel for other
					causes only subject to appeal to the division."
(c) "The kennel owner shall enter into a
					clearly defined, written agreement with the owners of all greyhounds included
					in the kennel to ensure that in the event such a greyhound is to be removed
					from the racetrack, unless the greyhound's immediate destination is another
					racetrack, for racing purposes; or a breeding farm, for breeding purposes; or a
					greyhound pet placement program approved by (name of the track) and the
					Wisconsin gaming division, the greyhound shall be returned to the registered
					owner of the greyhound. Prior to receiving any greyhound's registration paper
					from_ (name of the track) and/or removing any greyhound included in the kennel
					from the racetrack, the kennel owner or its designated representative shall
					sign a release form provided by (name of the track) specifically indicating;
					the destination of the greyhound; the method and date of transportation; and
					name of hauler."