W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-20

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 178-1-20 - [Effective until 7/21/2024] General Duty

20.1. An association, its officers, directors, officials and employees shall abide by and enforce the laws of this state governing racing and the rules and orders of the Commission and stewards and failure to do so may result in the imposition of disciplinary action against the association's license and/or against the occupational permit held by an officer, director, official and/or employee of the association.

20.2. No individual who has a direct or indirect financial interest of twenty percent (20%) or more in a partnership, firm, association, corporation or other entity or organization of whatever character or description licensed by the Racing Commission to conduct horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering shall race or permit, or cause to be raced, any horse in which he or she has an interest, either direct or indirect, at any meeting where racing is conducted under the license.

20.3. Any person holding an occupational permit who is actively engaged in the management of any aspect of the operations of a licensed racetrack shall not directly or indirectly wager on the outcome of any race under the jurisdiction of the Racing Commission.

20.4. If the association is a corporation, it shall, upon request, provide a list of all stockholders or shareholders to the Racing Commission.

20.5. Thirty (30) days before conducting a stakes race, each association shall submit to the Racing Commission the conditions for all stakes races it proposes to hold, together with the stake, purse or reward, all of which are subject to the approval of the Racing Commission.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-20