W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-12

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024

Section 178-1-12 - Horse Identifier

12.1. General Authority. The horse identifier shall:

12.1.a. when required, ensure the safekeeping of registration certificates held at the racetrack for thoroughbreds stabled and/or racing on association grounds;

12.1.b. inspect documents of ownership, registration, or breeding necessary to ensure the proper identification of each thoroughbred scheduled to compete at a race meeting;

12.1.c. examine every starter in the paddock for sex, color, markings and lip tattoo, microchip (ISO 11784), freeze brand or other identification method approved by the appropriate breed registry and the Racing Commission for comparison with its registration certificate to verify the thoroughbred's identity; and

12.1.d. supervise the tattooing, microchip implanting, freeze branding or other method of identification approved by the appropriate breed registry and the Racing Commission for identification of any thoroughbred located on association grounds, if he or she is the official tattooer.

12.2. Report of Violations. The identification of thoroughbreds shall be made by the horse identifier who shall report any irregularities to the paddock judge and stewards.

12.3. Fraud or attempted fraud in the identification of a thoroughbred. Any person attempting to establish the identity of a thoroughbred or its ownership is responsible to the same extent as the owner, and shall be subject to a fine or suspension in the case of fraud or attempted fraud.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-12