W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-26

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section 178-2-26 - Facilities and Equipment

26.1. Officials' Facilities.

26.1.a. The association shall maintain a stand for judges in a position commanding an uninterrupted view of the entire racing course, and is subject to approval of die Racing Commission.

26.1.b. Each association shall designate an office and suitable parking spaces for the exclusive use of the Racing Commission and all of its representatives. The association shall offer sufficient office space for private consultation, with office equipment, be equipped with a telephone it must also have sufficient space for the secure locked storage for Racing Commission records and supplies, with the key being available only to the Racing Commission or its representatives. The association shall also provide sufficient office space for the Racing Commission license clerk, auditors and Security Officer as requested by the Racing Commission.

26.2. Kennel Compound.

26.2.a. Each racing association shall provide facilities within the association grounds for a minimum of twenty (20) kennels. Each kennel shall consist of not less than fifty (50) crates. Each contracted kennel shall maintain an active list of not less than thirty-five (35) greyhounds. If a kennel's active list drops below die required number thirty-five (35), the Racing Commission shall direct the kennel to increase its active list to thirty-five (35) as soon as practicable.

26.2.b. Each crate shall be no smaller than die following dimensions; length; forty-four (44) inches; Width: thirty-two (32) inches; Height: thirty-four (34) inches.

26.3. Audio and Video Equipment.

26.3.a. The association shall provide an approved telephone or intercommunication system to maintain contact between the judges and other designated stations.

26.3.b. The association shall install an automatic film timing device, approved by die Racing Commission, upon which die time of each race is recorded. This time is the official time for die race. In the event of a mechanical failure, the judge shall use a stop watch for die official time. When the stop watch is used as the official time of die race, its use shall be announced to the public.

26.3.c. The association shall install and use an approved type "Film Patrol" with not less than one (1) camera operating from a position designated by the Racing Commission.

26.3.d. The association shall furnish and maintain at its track, at all times during the period of racing, die necessary camera and equipment to produce motion pictures or video tape of each race from start to finish. The Racing Commission shall approve all cameras and camera equipment.

26.3.e. The association shall install a proper camera to record each race to serve as an aid to the judges. The Racing Commission shall approve the type of camera and die operator.

26.3.f. The association shall maintain on file for the duration of the meeting and one (1) month thereafter, all media of each race for reference or reproduction upon request of the Racing Commission.

26.3.g. The association shall prohibit the removal of race video or photo finish pictures from die association grounds unless approved by the judges.

26.4. Race Course.

26.4.a. The National Greyhound Association racetrack standards shall serve as the guide for race course design. The association shall provide an approved race course, subject to periodic inspections by the Commission or it representatives.

26.4.b. The race course shall;

26.4.b.1. Be constructed and elevated in a manner that is safe for greyhounds;

26.4.b.2. Have a surface including the cushion subsurface and base that is constructed of materials and to a depth that adequately provides for the safety of the greyhound; and

26.4.b.3. Have a drainage system.

26.5. Lure.

26.5.a. The association shall provide and maintain, in good working order, the lure to be used on the race course.

26.6. Official Scale.

26.6.a. The association shall provide and maintain, in good working order, an official scale or weighing device. The association shall require periodic certification of the accuracy of the scale or weighing device.

26.7. Starting Boxes.

26.7.a. Each racing association shall provide and maintain two (2) starting boxes on every race day of its meeting and on every day during the racing meeting on which it permits the schooling of greyhounds on its racing course. An additional reserve unit of starting boxes shall be provided and maintained on every race day.

26.8. Lighting.

26.8.a. The association shall provide an maintain, in good working order, lighting for the race course, patron facilities and kennel compound, which is adequate to ensure die safety and security of die patrons, permit holders and greyhounds and to ensure the proper operation of videotape and photofinish equipment.

26.8.b. The association shall provide auxiliary lighting for patron facilities and die kennel compound to serve in an emergency.

26.9. Test Area.

26.9.a. The association shall set aside an enclosed area for die purpose of collecting specimens for any tests required by die Racing Commission. The test area shall be operated under the supervision of the Racing Commission Veterinarian. The Racing Commission shall approve all aspects of the test area, including its location, arrangement, furnishings and facilities with refrigeration and hot and cold running water.

26.10. Modifications.

26.10.a. Any association contemplating a change of any kind pertaining to the race course or the erection of new buildings, stands or other structures, on the grounds of the association which are to be used as a part of the facilities for conducting a race meeting, shall notify the Racing Commission in writing before any changes are made. All modifications must be in compliance with this rule.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-26