Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 181.51 - Thoroughbred facilities and equipment(a) A licensed racing entity shall ensure that the public areas of the association grounds are designed and maintained for the comfort and safety of the patrons and licensees and are accessible to all persons with disabilities as required by Federal law.(b) A licensed racing entity shall provide and maintain adequate restroom facilities for the patrons and licensees.(c) A licensed racing entity shall provide an adequate supply of free drinking water.(d) A licensed racing entity shall maintain all facilities on association grounds to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facilities at all times.(e) The licensed racing entity shall ensure the surface of the racetrack is designed, constructed and maintained to provide for the safety of the jockeys and horses.(f) The licensed racing entity shall maintain sufficient and adequate equipment and competent personnel for the purpose of continued maintenance of the racetrack surface and plant grounds and facility.(g) During a race performance, the licensed racing entity shall provide: (1) A first aid room equipped with at least two beds and other appropriate equipment; and(2) The services of at least one physician, a nurse practitioner or paramedic.(h) The licensed racing entity shall provide a properly equipped to human transport ambulance and equine ambulance as set forth in § 181.61 (relating to human and equine ambulances).(i) At the beginning of each meet or at least annually, the licensed racing entity shall provide mandatory orientation of racing emergency procedures for all emergency response personnel set forth in these regulations.