Section 294-3.001 - ASSOCIATIONS3.001.01 Each Association seeking dates for a race meeting must submit an application to the Commission not later than the date set for such by the Commission but not less than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the proposed meeting. (See Chapter 13-001.01.)3.001.02 Each license to hold a meeting is granted upon the condition that the licensee shall accept, observe and enforce the rules. Furthermore, it shall be the duty of each and every officer, director, and every official and employee of said licensee to observe and enforce the rules.3.001.03 Each Association holding a meeting shall submit to the Nebraska State Racing Commission for approval, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date approved by the Commission for the racing to begin on said track, a complete list of racing officials, heads of departments, valets and all others that may be requested by the Commission. The Commission reserves the right to demand a change of personnel of officials and employees designated therein for what it deems good and sufficient reason. The successor to an official or employee so replaced to be subject to the approval of the Commission. (See Chapter 13-001.01.)3.001.04 The maximum number of live races per day shall be approved by the Commission.3.001.05 The maximum number of starters on a five-eight (5/8) mile track shall be ten (10). The maximum number of starters on a one-half (1/2) mile track shall be eight (8). The Racing Commission may establish a lesser maximum number of starters for tracks or races at specified distances.3.001.06 Post time of the first race at each meeting must be approved by the Commission.3.001.07 Each Association shall provide within its grounds an office and suitable parking space for the use, and to be at the disposal of the Nebraska State Racing Commission and its representatives. The office shall offer sufficient space for private consultation, shall be equipped with a telephone and it must also have sufficient space for the harboring of Commission records and supplies under lock and the key shall be available only to the Secretary of the Commission or the Stewards representing the said Commission.3.001.08 Each Association shall have a bookkeeper, approved by the Commission, whose duty it is to keep and preserve books which will reflect the deposits or other credits and withdrawals or other charges that may be made by an owner or other licensee. Said bookkeeper shall have an office at the track and said office shall be open on each racing day during the hours specified by the Commission. Said bookkeeper must also furnish such reports and information as may be required by the Commission or its representatives.3.001.09 All distance poles/markers shall be painted as follows: 3.001.09A 1/4 - red and white3.001.09B 1/8 - green and white3.001.09C 1/16 - black and white3.001.10 Stands for judges, timers and stewards shall be maintained and protected from the elements, in positions commanding an uninterrupted view of the entire racing strip, which shall be subject to approval by the Commission.3.001.11 Each barn shall be numbered and each and every stall therein shall be numbered and a record of each designation filed with the racing secretary.3.001.12 Each Association licensed by the Nebraska State Racing Commission to conduct a race meeting shall offer to the public the Daily Racing Form or another publication of equal merit which reveals the past performance records of the horses racing at their meeting.3.001.13 Racing Associations shall make prompt written acknowledgement of stakes nominations and subscriptions.3.001.14 Any racing Association contemplating a change pertaining to the racing strip or the erection of new buildings, stands or other structures or the remodeling of any of these which are to be used as part of the facilities for conducting a race meeting, must first submit plans to and receive the approval of the Commission.3.001.15 No Association shall be permitted to enter into any agreement, or have the effect of prohibiting any horse having been granted a stall at said Association's meeting from being entered in any race for which said horse is eligible, unless said Association has obtained the prior approval of the Nebraska State Racing Commission.3.001.16 Any Association agreement allocating areas and buildings on the grounds of tracks, including stables, rooms, stalls, tackrooms, feed rooms, storage rooms or other places, shall specify as part of that agreement that the allocation is subject to right of entry with reasonable cause by the Racing Commission. Privately owned trailers used for housing, occupying space assigned by the association for temporary housing, shall be free from unreasonable search and seizure. (See Statute 2-1245 ).294 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 294-3.001