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West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-37 - Foul Procedures

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37.1. If a
				foul is committed, the referee shall:
37.1.a.
				Call time;
37.1.b. Direct the
				non-injured contestant to a neutral corner;
37.1.c. Check the fouled contestant's
				condition and safety; and
37.1.d.
				Assess the foul to the offending contestant, deduct points, and notify each
				corners' seconds, the judges and the official scorekeeper.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-38 - Time Considerations for Fouls

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38.1. Low Blow Foul.
38.1.a. A contestant who has been struck with
				a low blow is allowed up to 5 minutes to recover from the foul as long as in
				the cage side doctor's opinion the contestant may possibly continue on in the
				match. If the contestant states that they can continue on before the 5 minutes
				of time have expired, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the fight.
				If the contestant goes over the 5 minute time allotment, the match cannot be
				restarted and the contest must come to an end with the outcome determined by
				the round and time in which the match was stopped.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-39 - Scoring of Incomplete Rounds

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The judges shall score an incomplete round. If the referee
				  penalizes either contestant, then the appropriate points shall be deducted when
				  the scorekeeper calculates the final score for the partial
				  round.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-40 - Tap Out

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40.1. Submission by
				Tap Out. -- When a contestant physically uses his hand to indicate that he or
				she no longer wishes to continue.
40.2. Verbal Tap Out. - When a contestant
				verbally announces to the referee that he or she does not wish to continue or
				makes audible sounds such as screams indicating pain or discomfort.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-41 - Combat Area

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41.1. Matches
				may take place in a cage or ring that has been approved by the Commission. The
				cage or ring shall meet the requirements set forth by the Commission and is
				subject to inspection prior to each match by a Commission representative such
				as a referee.
41.2. Cages. -The
				cage specifications shall meet the following requirements.
41.2.a. The fighting area floor shall be no
				smaller than 18 feet by 18 feet and no larger than 32 feet by 32 feet. The
				fighting area floor shall be padded in a manner as approved by the Commission,
				with at least one inch layer of foam padding. Padding shall extend beyond the
				fighting area and over the edge of the platform. The floor must be covered with
				canvas, vinyl or other plastic rubberized material. The Commission shall have
				discretion to approve the flooring materials prior to use at the event. The
				fighting area floor shall not be more than four feet above the floor of the
				building and shall have suitable steps or ramp for use by the
				participants.
41.2.b. Post shall be
				made of metal not more than six inches in diameter, extending from the floor of
				the building to a minimum height of 58 inches above the fighting area floor and
				shall be properly padded in a manner approved by the Commission. The fighting
				area floor shall be enclosed by a fence made of such material as will not allow
				a contestant to fall out or break through it onto the floor or spectators,
				including, but not limited to, vinyl coated chain link fencing. All metal parts
				shall be covered and padded in a manner approved by the Commission and shall
				not be abrasive to the contestants. The fence shall provide two separate
				entries onto the fighting area floor.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-42 - Referee's License

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42.1.
				Qualifications. -- Referees shall be appointed by the Commission and shall be
				certified by the Association of Boxing Commissions.
42.2. Prohibitions. -- No person who is,
				directly or indirectly, interested in the management of a contestant, or who is
				an individual promoter, or stockholder in, or an employee of a corporation, or
				interested in an unincorporated club or association engaged in the promotion of
				an event, shall be permitted to referee said event.
42.3. Powers of the referee. -- After a match
				starts, the referee has the power to declare a match "No Contest," and order
				the purse held, pending the decision of the Commission. The referee shall
				immediately make a report to the Commission. The referee may stop a match if,
				in his or her opinion, a contestant is badly outclassed, injured, or the
				referee may temporarily stop a match and consult the examining physician on the
				advisability of stopping the contest in the case where a contestant appears to
				be injured. The referee is empowered to enforce discipline and the rules
				pertaining to the conduct and behavior of contestants and seconds.
42.4. Duties of referee.
42.4.a. General. -- Subject to the
				supervision of Commission members or Deputy Commissioners, the chief official
				of the match is the referee who has general supervision over matches.
42.4.b. Ascertainment of seconds. -- The
				referee shall, before starting a match, ascertain from each contestant the name
				of his chief second and shall hold the chief second responsible for the conduct
				of his assistant seconds during the progress of the contest.
42.4.c. Instructions. -- The referee shall
				call contestants together in the cage before each match for the final
				instructions at which time each contestant shall be accompanied by only his
				chief second.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-43 - "Down" Without Being Struck; Counted Out

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43.1. General. -- A contestant who goes down
				without being struck and stays down shall be disqualified.
43.2. Absence of contestant. -- Should a
				contestant leave the cage during the 1 minute period between rounds and fail to
				be in the cage when the audible sound signals to resume the match or should a
				contestant fail to rise from his chair at the beginning of a round, the referee
				shall start counting immediately and unless the contestant is on his or her
				feet in the cage at the end of 10 seconds, the referee shall declare the
				contestant counted out.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-44 - Withholding Purse

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When counting a contestant out or disqualifying a contestant
				  for fouling, the purse shall be held pending a decision. Should the referee
				  determine that one (1) or both the contestants are not honestly competing, that
				  the knockdown is "a dive," or that there is a prearranged termination of the
				  bout, the referee shall stop the bout and order the purses of both contestants
				  be held pending investigation by the Commission.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-45 - Gloves

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Contestants shall wear gloves which weigh a minimum of 4
				  ounces in weight. Contestants shall wear the same weight gloves. If gloves used
				  in any match have been used before, they must be whole, clean and in sanitary
				  condition. Gloves must be supplied by the promoter and approved by the
				  Commission. No contestant is allowed to supply their own gloves for any
				  match.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-46 - Hand Wraps

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46.1. All
				contestants shall be required to gauze and tape their hands prior to a match.
				In all weight classes, the hand wraps on each contestant's hand shall be
				restricted to soft gauze cloth not more than 15 yards in length and 2 inches in
				width, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape, 1 inch in
				width, for each hand. Surgeon's adhesive tape shall be placed directly on each
				hand for protection near the wrist. However, as opposed to boxing wraps, the
				tape may cross the back of the hand twice and extend to cover and protect the
				knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. The hand wraps shall be
				evenly distributed across the hand. Hand wraps and tape shall be placed on the
				contestant's hands in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector and,
				if warranted, in the presence of the manager or chief second of his or her
				opponent.
46.2. Under no
				circumstances are gloves to be placed on the hands of a contestant until the
				approval of the inspector is received. Substances other than tape and gauze
				shall not be utilized. For example, pre-wraps may not be used.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-47 - Use of Petroleum Jelly, Gels, or other similar substances

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Contestants may not apply body grease, gels, balms, lotions,
				  oils, or other substances to the hair, face or body. This includes the use of
				  excessive amounts of water "dumped" on a contestant to make him/her slippery.
				  However, petroleum jelly may be applied solely to the facial area at cage side
				  in the presence of an inspector, referee, or a person designated by the
				  commission. Any contestant applying anything other than petroleum jelly in an
				  approved fashion at cage side may be penalized a point or subject to loss by
				  disqualification.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-48 - Contestants' Attire and Appearance

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48.1. Trunks. -- A contestant shall wear
				Mixed Martial Arts shorts, biking shorts, or kick boxing shorts.
48.2. Shirt or Gi. -- Male contestants may
				not wear a shirt or gi during competition. Female contestants shall wear a body
				shirt or other appropriate attire during competition.
48.3. Shoes. -- Contestants may not wear
				shoes or padding on their feet during a competition.
48.4. No articles of clothing other than as
				specified above shall be allowed.
48.5. No articles of clothing shall be worn
				by any contestant unless approved by the Commission.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-49 - Protective Equipment

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49.1. Male
				contestants must provide and shall wear a groin protector during the
				match.
49.2. Female contestants may
				not wear groin protectors. Female contestants must provide and shall wear a
				breast protector.
49.3. All
				contestants must provide and wear a mouthpiece during the match. 49.4. No other
				protective gear shall be allowed.
49.4. No protective equipment shall be worn
				by a contestant unless approved by the Commission.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-50 - Appearance

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The inspector or Commission representative shall determine
				  whether head or facial hair presents any hazard to the safety of the contestant
				  or his or her opponent or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of
				  the match. Facial hair may not be braided. Fingernails and toenails must be
				  trimmed subject to the approval of the Commission.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-51 - Sanitation Buckets, etc

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The promoter shall provide a sufficient number of sanitation
				  buckets for the use of all contestants. Promoters shall also provide fans,
				  stools for seconds and other articles as are required in the conduct of a
				  match. Promoters shall provide a sufficient number of buckets so that each
				  contestant shall have a new bucket for his or her fight.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-52 - Minimum Fees for Officials

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52.1.
				The following amounts, at a minimum, shall be paid by the promoter to the
				officials designated by the Commission to officiate an event.
52.1.a. Day of Show Chief Deputy or Deputy in
				Charge -- $75.00.
52.1.b. Judges --
				$50.00 per day.
52.1.c. Time Keeper
				-- $50.00 per day.
52.1.d. Referee
				-- $75.00 per day.
52.1.e.
				Inspectors -- $50.00 per day.
52.1.f. Scorekeeper -- $50.00 per
				day.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-53 - Medical Testing Requirements

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53.1. Every
				professional and amateur contestant licensed under this Series shall submit
				evidence to the Commission that the contestant is free of Human
				Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and proof of passing a Hepatitis B and a Hepatitis
				C virus test. The Commission will only accept laboratory results that are no
				older than twelve (12) months.
53.2. Upon seeing blood, the referee will
				take the contestant to a neutral corner and wipe off the blood. If the bleeding
				stops, the fight will continue. If, in the referee's discretion, the bleeding
				cannot be stopped, the fight will be stopped.
53.3. A female contestant shall submit a
				negative pregnancy test to the Commission. The test must be no older than 2
				days prior to the date of the match.
53.4. The Commission may require additional
				medical testing of a contestant in order to protect his or her health and
				safety. Additional testing may include an electrocardiogram (EKG), neurological
				exam, CAT scan (CT), cardiovascular stress test, or any other examination that
				the Commission deems necessary.
53.5 A contestant who fails a medical test
				provided for under this Section shall not participate in the next subsequent
				match and the contestant's license shall be subject to suspension or revocation
				if the Commission determines that a suspension or revocation is required to
				protect the health and safety of the contestant, other MMA contestants, or the
				public.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-53a - Drug Testing

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53a.1. In order
				to ensure the safety of all contestants and to protect the integrity of
				professional and amateur MMA, the Commission herein prohibits the use of
				alcohol and any "controlled substance" as defined under Chapter 60A of the West
				Virginia Code by a licensed contestant while participating in an event
				regulated by the Commission unless the contestant has a legal prescription for
				the controlled substance.
53a.2.
				During an event regulated by the Commission, a contestant shall not be under
				the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance for which he or she does not
				have a legal prescription.
53a.2.a. While
				under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance for which he or she
				does not have a legal prescription, a contestant shall not be permitted to
				participate in any bout sanctioned by the Commission.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-54 - Safety of Contestants

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Notwithstanding any provision of these rules to the contrary,
				  the Commission may take any additional measures deemed necessary to protect the
				  safety of all contestants.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-55 - Types of Match Results

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A match may end under the following results:
55.1. Submission:
55.1.a. Tap out: when a contestant physically
				uses his or her hand(s) to indicate that he or she no longer wishes to
				continue.
55.1.b. Verbal tap out:
				when a contestant verbally announces to the referee that he or she do not
				wishes to continue.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-56 - Consumables

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A contestant may only consume water or an electrolyte
				  replacement drink (such as Gatorade, power aid, etc.,) at cage
				  side.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Section 177-2-57 - Amateur Specific Rules

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All previous rules and regulations shall apply for Amateur
				  Mixed Martial Art bouts unless indicated as such under this section.
57.1. Protective Equipment:
57.1.a. The use of ankle wraps is
				optional.
57.1.b. Six ounce gloves
				shall be worn for all weight categories.
57.1.c. The use of female chest protectors is
				optional.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 177 - Athletic Commission › Title 177 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Series 177-02 - Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts › Appendix 1

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MIXED MARTIAL ARTS WEIGHT CLASSES
Male and female Contestant shall use the same weight
				  classes.
Weight Class: Weight Difference Allowed:
Flyweight up to 125 lbs. 10*
Bantamweight over 125 to 135 lbs. 10*
Featherweight over 135 to 145 lbs. 10*
Lightweight over 145 to 155 lbs. 10*
Welterweight over 155 to 170 lbs. 10*
Middleweight over 170 to 185 lbs. Note 1
Light Heavyweight over 185 to 205 lbs. Note 1
Heavyweight over 205 to 265 lbs. Note 1
Super Heavyweight over 265 lbs. Note 1
* If a boxer weighs 158 pounds or less, the boxer shall not
				  be allowed to match another boxer when the weight differential is more than 10
				  pounds.
See
W. Va. Code §
									29-5A-19.
Note 1: If both contestants weigh 159 pounds or more at the
				  scheduled weigh in and their weights fall within the same weight class, then
				  there is no restriction on the weight differential.
Matches which cross weight classes:
If the two contestants are weighed at the scheduled weigh in
				  and their weights fall in different weight classes, the Maximum Weight
				  Difference Allowed shall be:
One contestant weighs: 158 pounds or less: 10 pounds
One contestant is Middleweight: 10 pounds
One contestant is Light Heavyweight: 15 pounds
One contestant is Heavyweight: 20 pounds
One contestant is Super Heavyweight: 50
				  pounds
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Section 178-1-1 - General

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1.1. Scope. --
				This rule regulates the conduct of thoroughbred racing in this state and the
				administration of the West Virginia Thoroughbred Development Fund.
1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §§
									19-23-2(a),
				19-23-3(17),
				19-23-6,
				19-23-8,
				19-23-9,
				19-23-13,
				19-23-13b
				and
				19-23-15.
1.3. Filing Date. - May 27, 2022.
1.4. Effective Date. - August 27,
				2022.
1.5. Sunset Provision. - This
				rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2032
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS › Section 178-1-2 - Definitions

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As used in this rule and unless the context clearly
					 requires a different meaning, the following terms shall have the meaning
					 ascribed in this section.
2.1.
				  "Accredited thoroughbred horse" means a horse that is registered with the West
				  Virginia Thoroughbred Breeders Association and that is foaled in West Virginia
				  or sired by an accredited West Virginia sire or, prior to the expiration of the
				  raiser program set forth in West Virginia Code §
										19-23-3(27),
				  finished twelve consecutive months of verifiable residence in West Virginia as
				  a yearling, except for the thirty days' grace period.
2.2. "Accredited West Virginia sire" means a
				  sire that is permanently domiciled in West Virginia, stands a full season in
				  West Virginia, and is registered with the West Virginia Thoroughbred Breeders
				  Association.
2.3. "Age" means the
				  age of a thoroughbred, which is reckoned as beginning on the first day of
				  January in the year in which it is foaled.
2.4. "Allowance race" means an overnight race
				  for which eligibility and weight to be carried is determined according to
				  specified conditions, which include age, sex, earnings and number of
				  wins.
2.5. "Also-Eligible" pertains
				  to:
2.5.a. a number of eligible horses,
				  properly entered, which were not drawn for inclusion in a race, but which
				  become eligible according to preference or lot if an entry is scratched prior
				  to the scratch time deadline; or
2.5.b. in a trial race, the next preferred
				  contestant that is eligible to participate when an entry is scratched, pursuant
				  to the written conditions of the race.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 2 - GENERAL AUTHORITY › Section 178-1-3 - General Authority of the Racing Commission

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3.1. This rule
				  and any amendments or additions to this rule apply to all persons, firms,
				  associations, partnerships, or corporations holding, conducting, participating
				  in or observing a meeting.
3.2. The
				  laws of the state of West Virginia and this rule promulgated by the Racing
				  Commission supersede the conditions of a race or the regulations of a racing
				  association.
3.3. The jurisdiction
				  of the Racing Commission over matters related to subjects covered by the laws
				  of this state governing racing or the rules of the Racing Commission is
				  continuous throughout the year.
3.4. Members of the Racing Commission and
				  Racing Commission employees shall not directly or indirectly wager on the
				  outcome of any race under the jurisdiction of the Racing Commission.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 2 - GENERAL AUTHORITY › Section 178-1-4 - Power Of Entry

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4.1.
				  Members of the Racing Commission, the stewards, and the Racing Commission's
				  designated employees and representatives have the right of full and complete
				  entry to any and all parts of the grounds of a racing association licensed to
				  conduct thoroughbred racing.
4.2.
				  Members of the Racing Commission, the stewards, and the Racing Commission's
				  designated employees and representatives may permit and direct any individual
				  to enter in or upon the stables, rooms, trailers, vehicles or any other place
				  within the grounds of a racing association licensed to conduct thoroughbred
				  racing.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 2 - GENERAL AUTHORITY › Section 178-1-5 - Racing Commission personnel

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The following provisions apply to the employment of certain
					 personnel by the Racing Commission to assist it, the stewards, the Racing
					 Commission veterinarians and other Racing Commission employees and
					 representatives in fulfilling their regulatory duties and obligations:
5.1. Security Officer. The Racing Commission
				  shall employ a security officer at each licensed racetrack. The security
				  officer's duties shall include:
5.1.a. working
				  with and/or at the direction of the stewards and/or the Racing Commission
				  veterinarian(s) and/or the Racing Commission to investigate and inquire into
				  any alleged violations of this rule or the laws of this state governing
				  racing;
5.1.b. working with and/or
				  at the direction of the stewards and/or the Racing Commission to review and
				  evaluate applications for occupational permits or licenses, and any information
				  submitted or gathered in connection with such applications;
5.1.c. determining, or assisting the Racing
				  Commission and/or the stewards in determining, that all persons participating
				  in racing that are required to hold an occupational permit have such a
				  permit;
5.1.d. inspecting the
				  association's restricted areas, including, but not limited to, the test barn,
				  the barn/stable area, the wagering area, the paddock, and the jockeys' room, to
				  determine if proper security measures are in effect, to ensure that the
				  integrity of these areas are preserved and protected, and to ensure that all
				  personnel having access to the restricted areas hold occupational permits or
				  other proper credentials;
5.1.e.
				  working with and assisting all Racing Commission employees and representatives
				  in the performance of their duties to ensure the enforcement of this rule and
				  the laws of this state governing racing, and to ensure that the integrity of
				  racing is preserved and protected; and
5.1.f. any other duties that may be assigned
				  by the Racing Commission.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 2 - GENERAL AUTHORITY › Section 178-1-6 - Ejection/Exclusion

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6.1. Any
				  person ejected by the stewards or the association from the grounds of an
				  association shall be denied admission to the grounds until permission for his
				  or her reentry has been obtained from the association and the Racing
				  Commission. However, all occupational permit holders who are ejected have the
				  right of appeal to the Racing Commission.
6.2. The stewards or the association have the
				  power to suspend or exclude from the stands and grounds persons acting
				  improperly or whose behavior is otherwise objectionable. The stewards shall
				  enforce the suspension or exclusion.
6.3. When a person is excluded from a
				  racetrack or is suspended, he or she is not qualified, whether acting as agent
				  or otherwise, to subscribe for, to enter, or run any horse in any race either
				  in his or her own name or in that of any other person until the stewards
				  rescind their penalty.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-7 - General Provisions

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7.1.
				  Racing Officials. Officials of a race meeting, unless otherwise approved by the
				  Racing Commission, are as follows: Three (3) stewards, three (3) placing
				  judges, clerk of scales, starter, timer, paddock judge, Racing Commission
				  veterinarian(s), association's racing secretary and assistants, horse
				  identifier, clocker and jockey room custodian.
7.2. Eligibility. To qualify as a racing
				  official, the appointee shall be:
7.2.a. of
				  good character and reputation;
7.2.b. experienced in thoroughbred
				  racing;
7.2.c. familiar with the
				  duties of the position and with the Commission's rules of thoroughbred
				  racing;
7.2.d. mentally and
				  physically able to perform the duties of the job; and
7.2.e. in good standing and not under
				  suspension or ineligible in any racing jurisdiction.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-8 - Stewards

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8.1.
				  Appointment. There shall be three (3) stewards appointed by the Racing
				  Commission for each race meeting. One (1) of the three (3) stewards shall be
				  appointed by the Racing Commission to the position of chief steward. In the
				  event that a steward is temporarily incapacitated or for some reason cannot
				  serve, the Racing Commission or chief steward shall deputize someone
				  experienced in thoroughbred racing to serve for him or her in his or her
				  absence.
8.2. Accreditation and
				  Continuing Education. The following provisions apply to the accreditation and
				  continuing education requirements of the stewards:
8.2.a. To qualify for appointment as a
				  steward, the appointee shall meet the experience, education and examination
				  requirements necessary to be accredited by the Racing Officials Accreditation
				  Program (ROAP) in association with, but not limited to, the University of
				  Arizona and the University of Louisville, and shall be in good standing with
				  all racing jurisdictions.
8.2.b.
				  The stewards shall attend and participate in any continuing education courses
				  and training related to thoroughbred racing directed by the Racing
				  Commission.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-9 - Racing Secretary

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9.1.
				  General Authority. The following provisions apply to the general authority of
				  the association's racing secretary:
9.1.a. The
				  association's racing secretary or his or her assistants, shall discharge all
				  the duties of his or her office, expressed or implied that are required by this
				  rule, and he or she shall report to the stewards in writing all violations of
				  this rule.
9.1.b. The association's
				  racing secretary shall maintain a complete record of all races.
9.1.c. The association's racing secretary
				  shall receive all entries and declarations, and he or she, or any other person
				  designated by the association, shall receive all stakes, entrance moneys and
				  fees incident to the meeting within fourteen (14) days after the conclusion of
				  the meeting, and shall disburse all receipts of money to any person that is to
				  receive any money.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-10 - Horsemen's Bookkeeper

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10.1. General
				  Authority. The horsemen's bookkeeper shall maintain the records and accounts
				  and perform the duties described in this section and maintain any other records
				  and accounts and perform any other duties prescribed by the association and the
				  Racing Commission.
10.2. Records.
				  The following provisions apply to the records maintained by the horsemen's
				  bookkeeper:
10.2.a. The records shall include
				  the name, mailing address, social security number or federal tax identification
				  number, and the state or country of residence of each thoroughbred owner,
				  trainer or jockey participating at the race meeting who has funds due or on
				  deposit in the horsemen's account.
10.2.b. The records shall include a file of
				  all required statements of partnerships, syndicates, corporations, assignments
				  of interest, lease agreements and registrations of authorized agents.
10.2.c. All records of the horsemen's
				  bookkeeper shall be kept separate and apart from the records of the
				  association.
10.2.d. All records of
				  the horsemen's bookkeeper including records of accounts and monies and funds
				  kept on deposit are subject to inspection by the Racing Commission at any
				  time.
10.2.e. If the horsemen's
				  bookkeeper is an employee of the association, the association licensee is
				  subject to disciplinary action by the Racing Commission for any violations of
				  or non-compliance with the provisions of this rule.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-11 - Paddock Judge

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11.1.
				  General Authority. The paddock judge shall:
11.1.a. supervise the assembly of
				  thoroughbreds in the paddock no later than fifteen (15) minutes before the
				  scheduled post time for each race;
11.1.b. maintain a written record of all
				  equipment, inspect all equipment of each thoroughbred saddled, and report any
				  change thereof to the stewards;
11.1.c. prohibit any change of equipment
				  without the approval of the stewards;
11.1.d. ensure that the saddling of all
				  thoroughbreds is orderly, open to public view, free from public interference,
				  and that thoroughbreds are mounted at the same time, and leave the paddock for
				  the post in proper sequence;
11.1.e. supervise paddock schooling of all
				  thoroughbreds approved for such by the stewards;
11.1.f. report to the stewards any observed
				  cruelty to a thoroughbred;
11.1.g.
				  ensure that only properly authorized persons are permitted in the paddock;
				  and
11.1.h. report to the stewards
				  any unusual or illegal activities.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-12 - Horse Identifier

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12.1.
				  General Authority. The horse identifier shall:
12.1.a. when required, ensure the safekeeping
				  of registration certificates held at the racetrack for thoroughbreds stabled
				  and/or racing on association grounds;
12.1.b. inspect documents of ownership,
				  registration or breeding necessary to ensure the proper identification of each
				  thoroughbred scheduled to compete at a race meeting;
12.1.c. examine every starter in the paddock
				  for sex, color, markings and lip tattoo, microchip (ISO 11784), freeze brand or
				  other identification method approved by the appropriate breed registry and the
				  Racing Commission for comparison with its registration certificate to verify
				  the thoroughbred's identity; and
12.1.d. supervise the tattooing, microchip
				  implanting, freeze branding or other method of identification approved by the
				  appropriate breed registry and the Racing Commission for identification of any
				  thoroughbred located on association grounds, if he or she is the official
				  tattooer.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-13 - Clerk of Scales

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13.1.
				  General Authority. The clerk of scales shall:
13.1.a. verify the presence of all jockeys in
				  the jockeys' room at the appointed time;
13.1.b. verify that all such jockeys have a
				  current jockey's permit issued by the Racing Commission;
13.1.c. verify the correct weight of each
				  jockey at the time of weighing out and weighing in and report any discrepancies
				  to the stewards immediately;
13.1.d. oversee the security of the jockeys'
				  room including the conduct of the jockeys and their attendants;
13.1.e. promptly report to the stewards any
				  infraction of the rules with respect to weight, weighing, riding equipment,
				  deficiencies in equipment, or conduct;
13.1.f. assist the jockey room
				  custodian;
13.1.g. record all
				  required data on the scale sheet and submit that data to the horsemen's
				  bookkeeper at the end of each race day;
13.1.h. maintain the record of applicable
				  winning races on all apprentice jockey certificates at the meeting;
13.1.i. release apprentice jockey
				  certificates, upon the jockey's departure or upon the conclusion of the race
				  meet;
13.1.j. assume the duties of
				  the jockey room custodian in his or her absence;
13.1.k. cause any overweight to be displayed
				  immediately to the public and cause this information to be immediately
				  announced over the public address system by the announcer; and
13.1.l. use reasonable efforts to verify that
				  safety equipment required to be worn by jockeys is worn.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-14 - Jockey Room Custodian

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14.1. General
				  Authority. The jockey room custodian shall:
14.1.a. maintain order, decorum, and
				  cleanliness in the jockey and scale rooms;
14.1.b. assist the clerk of the scales in the
				  performances of his or her duties;
14.1.c. ascertain that no persons, other than
				  racing officials, members of the Racing Commission or its representatives,
				  representatives of jockeys, and necessary jockey room attendants are admitted
				  to the jockey room on a day of racing without the express permission of the
				  stewards for each time of entry;
14.1.d. oversee the care and storage of all
				  racing colors;
14.1.e. oversee the
				  jockeys' attendants and arrange their rotation among jockeys in the matter of
				  weighing out;
14.1.f. ascertain
				  that any jockey attendant not approved by the stewards and not holding an
				  occupational permit issued by the Racing Commission is permitted to assist any
				  jockey at any time;
14.1.g. report
				  any irregularities to the stewards that occur in the jockey room;
14.1.h. ascertain that jockeys are neat in
				  appearance and attired in keeping with this rule when they leave the room to
				  ride in a race;
14.1.i. notify the
				  jockeys that it is time to go directly to the paddock and notify the stewards
				  of any jockey not in compliance; and
14.1.j. ensure that the jockeys' room is
				  properly equipped and inform the stewards and association of any
				  deficiencies.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-15 - Starter

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15.1.
				  General Authority. The starter shall:
15.1.a.
				  have complete jurisdiction over the starting gate, the starting of
				  thoroughbreds and the authority to give orders not in conflict with the rules
				  of racing as may be required to ensure all participants an equal opportunity to
				  a fair start;
15.1.b. appoint and
				  supervise assistant starters who have demonstrated they are adequately trained
				  to safely handle thoroughbreds in the starting gate. In emergency situations,
				  the starter may appoint qualified individuals to act as substitute assistant
				  starters;
15.1.c. ensure that at
				  least one assistant starter is available for each thoroughbred in a race,
				  unless permission is otherwise granted by the stewards;
15.1.d. assign the starting gate stall
				  positions to assistant starters and notify the assistant starters of their
				  respective stall positions before post time for the race;
15.1.e. assess the ability of each person
				  applying for a jockey's permit in breaking from the starting gate and working a
				  thoroughbred in the company of other thoroughbreds, and make such assessment
				  known to the stewards;
15.1.f. load
				  thoroughbreds into their positions in the starting gate in alternating
				  sequence, with the thoroughbred assigned to the post closest to the inside rail
				  and the thoroughbred assigned to the post position nearest to the middle of the
				  field being loaded first, and so on, until the field is properly loaded. When
				  there are less than seven (7) thoroughbreds running a race, they may be loaded
				  in the starting gate in the order of their positions beginning from the inside
				  rail. Vicious and unruly horses may be loaded out of sequence in the discretion
				  of the starter; and
15.1.g. assess
				  any thoroughbred that has not run a race within the preceding six (6) months
				  and determine whether or not it can break out of the gate
				  satisfactorily.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-16 - Timer/Clocker

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16.1.
				  General Authority of the Timer. The following provisions shall apply to the
				  general authority of the timer:
16.1.a. The
				  timer shall accurately record the time elapsed between the start and finish of
				  each race.
16.1.b. The time shall
				  be recorded from the instant that the first horse leaves the point from which
				  the distance is measured until the first horse reaches the finish
				  line.
16.1.c. At the end of a race,
				  the timer shall post the official running time on the infield totalisator board
				  on instruction by the stewards.
16.1.d. At a racetrack equipped with an
				  appropriate infield totalisator board, the timer shall post the quarter times
				  (splits) for thoroughbred races in fractions as a race is being run.
16.1.e. For back-up purposes, the timer shall
				  also use a stopwatch to time all races. In time trials, the timer shall ensure
				  that at least three stopwatches are used by the stewards or their
				  designees.
16.1.f. The timer shall
				  maintain a written record of fractional and finish times of each race and have
				  the same available for inspection by the stewards or the Racing Commission on
				  request.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 178 - Racing Commission › Title 178 - LEGISLATIVE RULE RACING COMMISSION › Series 178-01 - Thoroughbred Racing › Part 3 - RACING OFFICIALS › Section 178-1-17 - Placing Judges

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17.1.
				  General Authority. The following provisions apply to the general authority of
				  the placing judges:
17.1.a. The placing judges
				  shall occupy the judges' stand at the time the thoroughbreds pass the finish
				  line and indicate the order of finish of the thoroughbreds. If in doubt of the
				  proper order of finish, they may delay posting the result until after they
				  examine the photo of the finish of the race to determine the positions of the
				  thoroughbreds. Decisions are final, unless an objection to the winner or any
				  thoroughbred officially placed is made and sustained. Nothing in this section
				  prevents the placing judges from correcting any mistake. The correction is
				  subject to confirmation by the stewards before the official result is
				  posted.
17.1.b. The placing judges
				  shall determine the order of finishing of as many thoroughbreds as they
				  consider proper, but never less than five (5), if five (5) or more are racing.
				  When the placing judges differ on the order of finish the majority governs. The
				  placing judges shall file the finish of each race with the association's racing
				  secretary or his or her assistants and with the Racing Commission.