Section 75-2.022 - Use of Whips(1) Any jockey or driver who uses a whip during a race shall do so only in a manner consistent with exerting his or her best efforts to win.(2) In all races where a jockey or driver participates without a whip, an announcement of such fact shall be made over the public address system.(3) A whip shall not be used by any person: (a) On any part of a horse's body other than the shoulders or hindquarters;(b) During the post parade or after the finish of the race;(c) In any manner that causes welts or breaks in a horse's skin;(d) When a horse is clearly out of the race or has obtained its maximum placing in a race;(e) Persistently, even though the horse is showing no response under the whip; or(f) To strike a person, another horse, or any other animal.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 75-2.022
Rulemaking Authority 550.0251 FS. Law Implemented 550.0251(3), (11) FS.
New 12-30-08, Formerly 61D-2.022.New 12-30-08, Formerly 61D-2.022.