205 Mass. Reg. 5.14

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 5.14 - Lead-Outs' Duties
(1) Owners, trainers or attendants will not be allowed to lead their greyhounds from the paddock to the starting box, except in schooling races. The greyhounds shall be led from the paddock to the starting box by Lead-Outs provided by each Association for that purpose.
(2) Lead-Outs will be required to present a neat appearance and conduct themselves in an orderly manner and must be attired in a clean uniform provided by the Association.
(3) The Lead-Outs must put his greyhound in its proper box before the race and then retire to his assigned place.
(4) No Lead-Outs will be permitted to have any interest in the greyhounds racing for said Association.
(5) Lead-Outs shall be assigned to Post Position by the Paddock Judge by lot before each race and a record thereof shall be maintained.
(6) Lead-Outs are prohibited from conversing with the public or with one another, either in the paddock, en-route to the starting post, or while returning to the paddock.
(7) Smoking while in uniform and on duty is prohibited.
(8) Lead-Outs are prohibited from wagering on the result of any greyhound racing at the track where they are assigned.

205 CMR 5.14