Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 181.52 - Concussion protocol program(a) A licensed racing entity may establish a concussion protocol program for the education, evaluation, diagnosis and management of concussion of jockeys at its racetrack. A licensed racing entity seeking permission to adopt a concussion protocol program shall petition the Commission and provide all the necessary medical, procedural and enforcement information regarding the proposed program for review by the Commission.(b) The approval of a program by the Commission shall not be construed to make the Commission or the Stewards the guarantor or insurer of the jockey's physical condition.(c) The protocol procedures may include that: (1) Each jockey shall acknowledge in writing that they have been made aware of the concussion protocols in place for the racetrack at which they are riding;(2) A minimum assessment of the jockey which shall include the most current Sport Concussion Assessment Tool examination when necessary and be performed by a medical professional licensed within this Commonwealth to perform the evaluation;(3) A return-to-ride guideline shall be established to clear a jockey who has been concussed or is believed to have been concussed once the jockey is declared fit-to-ride by a medical professional authorized to do so; and,(4) If implemented, the Stewards at the racetrack shall be notified when a jockey is not permitted to ride and when the jockey has been authorized to return to riding.