N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-4.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 13:70-4.15 - Requirements; farms or licensed tracks

(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. 13:70-13A.

(c) Any farm or training center making application for licensure as an off-track stabling facility shall pay a $ 50.00 annual license fee and be liable to inspection by the employees of the Commission, and shall be required to provide unrestricted access to all stabling facilities to the employees and agent of the Commission upon demand.

(d) Any horse in training or entered to start stabled on such a farm or training center must be under the care and custody of a licensed trainer. It shall be the responsibility for the trainer to insure that only individuals licensed by the Commissioner are employed in any capacity of caretaker, groom or other attendant with respect to the care, custody and training of such a horse. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to brood mares, foals, weanlings, yearlings, stallions or other horses not in training.

(e) It shall be the responsibility of the farm manager or training center manager to complete and file all reports required of him by the Commission. It shall similarly be the responsibility of the trainer to complete and file all reports required of him by the Commission, including, but not limited to, the Equine Fatality Report (see: 13:70-14.16 ).

(f) Failure to comply with the requirements in this section shall subject the offending party to the penalties provided for in N.J.A.C. 13:70-23. Further, violation of this section may subject the offending party to suspension, revocation or denial of the farm license and/or declaration of ineligibility for stables or horses involved.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-4.15

New Rule, R.1985 d.635, effective 12/16/1985 (operative January 1, 1986).
See: 17 New Jersey Register 1393(a), 17 New Jersey Register 2995(a).
Old section "Specifications; forms or licensed tracks".
Amended by R.1993 d.43, effective 1/19/1993.
See: 24 New Jersey Register 4021(a), 25 New Jersey Register 314(a).
Revised (c).