Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024
Section 178-2-7 - General Provisions7.1. Officials of a race meeting, unless otherwise approved by the Racing Commission, are as follows: Director of Racing, Judges, Racing Secretary, Lure Operator, Chart Writer, Clerk of Scales, Paddock Judge, Patrol Judge, Starter, Racing Commission Veterinarian, Kennel Master, Brakeman and any other person designated by the Commission.7.2. No racing official may serve in a dual capacity unless otherwise authorized by the Racing Commission. In the event of an emergency which prevents the association from obtaining Commission approval for an official to serve in a dual capacity, the association may seek approval from the judges so that racing may continue. The judges' shall promptly forward the matter to the Commission for approval.7.3. Should a vacancy occur among the racing officials other than the judges or Racing Commission Veterinarian, the association's director of racing shall immediately fill the vacancy. The appointment shall be effective only for the day unless the association fails to fill the vacancy on the following day and has notified the judges of its action less than one hour before post time of the first race of the day. Such appointment shall be reported promptly by the judges to the Commission.7.4. All racing official appointments, including temporary appointments provided for subsections 7.2 and 7.3, are subject to the approval of the Racing Commission.7.5. The Racing Commission shall not approve an individual to serve as a racing official unless the individual possesses the following;7.5.a. Good character and reputation;7.5.b. Experience in greyhound racing is preferred, but not required;7.5.c. Familiarity with the duties of the position and with the Commission's rules of racing;7.5.d. Mental and physical ability to perform the duties of the position; and7.5.e. Is in good standing and not under suspension or ineligible for a permit in any racing jurisdiction.7.6. Unless written approval is obtained from the Racing Commission, no person shall be approved as a racing official who is an officer of the association, or who has any financial interest in the association, or who has any financial interest in greyhounds running at the association.7.7. No racing official may directly or indirectly wager money or any other thing of value on the result of any greyhound race taking place in any jurisdiction. In addition, no racing official may wager money or any other thing of value on the result of a race of any type in any jurisdiction while the official is on the grounds of the association to which he/she is assigned.7.8. No racing official may consume intoxicating liquor or any controlled substance, or be under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance, while on duty.7.9. Racing officials or their assistants shall report all violations of this rule to the judges.