W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-14

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

Section 178-1-14 - Jockey Room Custodian

14.1. General Authority. The jockey room custodian shall:

14.1.a. maintain order, decorum, and cleanliness in the jockey and scale rooms;

14.1.b. assist the clerk of the scales in the performances of his or her duties;

14.1.c. ascertain that no persons, other than racing officials, members of the Racing Commission or its representatives, representatives of jockeys, and necessary jockey room attendants are admitted to the jockey room on a day of racing without the express permission of the stewards for each time of entry;

14.1.d. oversee the care and storage of all racing colors;

14.1.e. oversee the jockeys' attendants and arrange their rotation among jockeys in the matter of weighing out;

14.1.f. ascertain that any jockey attendant not approved by the stewards and not holding an occupational permit issued by the Racing Commission is permitted to assist any jockey at any time;

14.1.g. report any irregularities to the stewards that occur in the jockey room;

14.1.h. ascertain that jockeys are neat in appearance and attired in keeping with this rule when they leave the room to ride in a race;

14.1.i. notify the jockeys that it is time to go directly to the paddock and notify the stewards of any jockey not in compliance; and

14.1.j. ensure that the jockeys' room is properly equipped and inform the stewards and association of any deficiencies.

14.2. Prohibited conduct. The jockey room custodian shall not lend money to any jockey or any other person in the jockey room and shall not sell or exchange raffle tickets. The jockey room custodian shall not be involved in any financial transactions of any kind in the jockey room, with the exception of the buying and selling of racing equipment used by the jockeys.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-14