Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 181.35 - Videotaping system(a) A licensed racing entity shall provide a videotaping system approved by the Commission. Cameras must be located to provide clear panoramic and head-on views of each race. Separate monitors, which simultaneously display the images received from each camera and are capable of simultaneously displaying a synchronized view of the recordings of each race for review shall be provided in the Judges' stand. The location and construction of video towers must be approved by the Commission.(b) The Judges may, at their discretion, direct the video camera operators to videotape the activities of any horse or person handling horses prior to, during or following a race.(c) All races must be recorded by at least three video cameras.(d) The licensed racing entity shall, upon request, provide to the Commission, without cost, a copy of a videotape of a race.(e) Videotapes recorded prior to, during and following each race shall be maintained by the licensed racing entity for not less than 6 months after the end of the race meeting or another period as may be requested by the Judges or the Commission.(f) A licensed racing entity shall provide a viewing area in which, on approval by the Judges, an owner, trainer, driver or other interested individual may view a videotape recording of a race.(g) Following any race in which there is an inquiry or objection, the licensed racing entity shall display to the public on designated monitors the videotaped replays of the incident in question which were utilized by the Judges in making their decision.