W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-29

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

Section 178-1-29 - [Effective until 7/21/2024] Jockey Agents

29.1. Eligibility. The following provisions apply to the eligibility of jockey agents:

29.1.a. An applicant for a permit as a jockey agent shall:

29.1.a.1. provide written proof of agency with at least one (1) jockey holding a permit issued by the Racing Commission;

29.1.a.2. demonstrate to the stewards that he or she has a contract for agency with at least one (1) jockey who has been issued a permit by the Racing Commission; and

29.1.a.3. be qualified, as determined by the stewards, by reason of experience, background and knowledge. A jockey agent's permit from another jurisdiction may be accepted as evidence of experience and qualifications. Evidence of qualifications may require passing one or both of the following:

29.1.a.3.A. a written examination; or

29.1.a.3.B. an interview or oral examination.

29.1.a.4. Applicants not previously issued a permit as a jockey agent shall be required to pass a written and oral examination.

29.1.b. A jockey agent may not hold an occupational permit in any other capacity as long as he or she holds an agent's occupational permit, unless the stewards approve the additional occupational permit. A jockey agent or his or her spouse shall not be the owner or trainer of any race horse nor shall he or she have any interest in the ownership of a horse.

29.2. Limit on Contracts. A jockey agent may serve as agent for no more than two (2) journeymen jockeys, or one (1) journeyman jockey and one (1) apprentice jockey.

29.3. Responsibilities. The following provisions apply to jockey agent responsibilities:

29.3.a. A jockey agent shall not make or assist in making engagements for a jockey other than those the agent is issued a permit to represent.

29.3.b. A jockey agent shall file written proof of all agencies and changes of agencies with the stewards.

29.3.c. A jockey agent shall notify the stewards, in writing, prior to withdrawing from representation of a jockey and shall submit to the stewards a list of any unfulfilled engagements made for the jockey.

29.3.d. All persons permitted to make riding engagements shall maintain current and accurate records of all engagements made, such records being subject to examination by the stewards at any time.

29.3.e. A jockey agent shall not name a jockey on a horse without the consent of the horse's trainer.

29.4. Prohibited Areas. A jockey agent is prohibited from entering the jockey room, winner's circle, racing strip, paddock or saddling enclosure during the hours of racing, unless permitted by the stewards.

29.5. Agent Withdrawal. The following provisions apply to jockey agent withdrawal:

29.5.a. When any jockey agent withdraws from representation of a jockey, the jockey agent shall immediately notify the stewards and shall submit to the stewards a list of any unfulfilled engagements made for the jockey.

29.5.b. A jockey agent shall not be permitted to withdraw from the representation of any jockey unless written notice to the stewards has been provided.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-29