New Hampshire Administrative Code

"Executive officer" means an individual, including but not limited to the president, chief executive officer, chairman of the board, partner who is actively involved in management, trustee, or other officer of an organization, who is authorized to submit an application on behalf …

"Horse identifier" means the race official responsible for inspecting and properly identifying of each horse in the paddock, and reporting of irregularities prior to a race. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.07 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed b…

"Judge" means an official responsible for enforcing the rules of racing. Judge also includes the term "stewards". Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.08 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12544, Effective 6/1/2018, Expires 6/1/2028.

"Licensee" means an individual, organization or association holding a valid license issued by the commission to conduct live horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering pursuant to RSA 284:15. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.09 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 201…

"Meet" means the total of all live races conducted, or proposed to be conducted, by a licensee during the period of validity of a license issued by the commission. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.10 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12544, …

"Mutuel manager" means the individual responsible for overseeing the wagering operation at the track or off-track-betting. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.11 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12544, Effective 6/1/2018, Expires 6/1/2028.…

"Paddock" means the building and associated enclosure where the animals entered in a race are held before the beginning of the race. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.12 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12544, Effective 6/1/2018, Expires 6/1…

"Paddock judge" means the race official responsible for oversees all activities in the paddock and saddling area, and for calling the horses to the paddock before the race to make sure they leave to go to the track at the appropriate time. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.13 Der…

"Party to the application" means: (a) For a sole proprietorship, the sole proprietor; (b) For a partnership, the applicant and all partners including general, limited and silent partners; (c) For a corporation, the applicant and all:(1) Executive officers; (2) Directors; (2) Stoc…

"Patrol judge" means the race official who observes progress of race from various vantage points around the track, and looks for any incidents that occur during the running of the race. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.15 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018…

"Presiding judge" means the race official responsible for interpreting racing regulations and ordering any appropriate action in order to ensure a fair race and to protect the best interests of racing. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.16 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Fi…

"Race announcer" means the race official responsible for relaying information to the fans by calling the races and announcing any changes throughout the race day. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.17 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12544, E…

"Race charter" means the race official responsible for providing an accurate description of how each race is run. These descriptions include the final running time with splits and the location of each horse at certain points throughout the race, and are used to handicap the race.…

"Racing premises" means all real property utilized by a licensee in the conduct of its racing meet, including the course, grandstand, concession stands, offices, areas for the housing and management of animals, employee housing facilities, if any, and parking lots. Notes N.H. Adm…

"Racing program" means the set of races held at a specified racing premises on a given day. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.20 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12544, Effective 6/1/2018, Expires 6/1/2028.

"Racing secretary" means the race official primarily responsible for planning and arranging racing schedules, assigning handicapped weights to horses, and maintaining complete records of all races. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.21 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed …

"Restricted area" means that part of the racing premises to which access is limited in accordance with these rules. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.22 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12544, Effective 6/1/2018, Expires 6/1/2028.

"Simulcast" means "simulcast" as defined in RSA 284:22-a, I(b), namely "a licensee's receipt of the transmission of races conducted at a racetrack other than the licensee's racetrack and which races are exhibited simultaneously at the licensee's racetrack by television or other m…

"Starter" means the race official having complete jurisdiction over the starting gate and the starting of each horse to ensure that each participant has an equal opportunity to a fair start. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.24 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7,…

"Trainer" means an individual responsible for, and the proper care, health, training condition, safety, and protection of horses in his or her charge. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.25 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12544, Effective 6/1…

"Trainer of record" means the person registered and identified as trainer of such horse used for the purpose of racing in the records of the lottery commission. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8002.26 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12544, Eff…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 284:12-a, no person, association, or corporation shall hold or simulcast a harness or running horse race or simulcast a dog race without possessing a valid license issued in accordance with this chapter. (b) In accordance with RSA 284:22-a, to be eligible for …

(a) The commission shall request a review of the application by the NH department of justice, office of the attorney general within 30 days of the date that a completed application is received by the commission. (b) Within 30 days of receipt of the opinion of the office of the at…

A racetrack license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire or no longer be valid on the earlier of: (1) December 31 of the year for which the license was issued; (2) Pursuant to RSA 284:16-a, if the licensee is a corporation, a change in either legal or equitable ownership …

(a) Pursuant to RSA 284:16 and RSA 284:16-a, the commission shall revoke any license for good cause, such as: (1) Failure to comply with the conditions of the license or this chapter; (2) Failure to take corrective action following the suspension of a license; (3) An inability or…

(a) Any racetrack licensed in accordance with this part may accept interstate off-track wagers on live races conducted at other tracks, and presented by simulcast at the licensee's premises. (b) For the purposes of this part, an interstate off-track wager means a legal wager plac…

(a) In accordance with RSA 284:19, all individuals, organizations, associations, or corporations whose activities affect the conduct or operation of a running or harness horse races shall obtain an occupational license from the commission prior to carrying out their duties. (b) O…

(a) No applicant shall be issued a license without a recommendation from either a majority of the board of judges, or a commission judge employed by the commission. (b) An applicant shall either submit his or her application directly to the judge(s) or to the commission who will …

(a) The commission shall approve or deny an application in writing within 60 days of the date the application is received. (b) The commission shall approve an application and issue the applicable occupation license when: (1) The application, including all exhibits and attachments…

An occupational license issued under this section shall expire: (1) On December 31 of the year for which the license is issued; (2) Upon revocation of the license by the commission as specified in RSA 284:16; (3) If the license is held by a corporation, partnership, or other form…

(a) Each applicant for an occupational license listed in Lot 8005.01(a) shall: (1) Be able to perform those duties of the position for which the person is applying as are set forth in this part; (2) Except as otherwise allowed by this part, be at least 18 years of age; (3) Except…

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as an owner shall: (a) Be a member of the USTA; (b) Be recommended for the occupational license by 2 persons whom the applicant has known for at least 2 years and who are no…

(a) In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a trainer shall: (1) Be a member of the USTA; (2) Be recommended for the occupational license by 2 persons whom the applicant has known for at least 2 years and who a…

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a harness racing driver shall: (a) Be a member of the USTA; (b) Be recommended for the occupational license by 2 persons whom the applicant has known for at least 2 years…

(a) In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a horse veterinarian or veterinarian assistant shall: (1) Be currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in New Hampshire; and (2) Not currently be subject to …

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a racing secretary shall: (a) Be a member of USTA; (b) Have completed on-the-job training under the supervision of a currently or formerly licensed racing secretary; and …

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a assistant racing secretary or a clerk to the racing secretary shall: (a) Be a member of USTA; and (b) Be recommended by for the occupational license by a licensed racin…

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a racing official trainee shall: (a) Be a member of USTA; and (b) Be recommended for the occupational license by a licensed racing official who agrees to supervise the ap…

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a director of racing, horseman's bookkeeper, clerk of the course, photo finish operator, video equipment operator, or timer shall: (a) Be a member of the USTA; (b) Have c…

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a race starter shall: (a) Be a member of the USTA; (b) Have completed on-the-job training under the supervision of a person currently or formerly licensed in the occupati…

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a starting gate driver shall: (a) Be a member of the USTA; (b) Have a valid New Hampshire driver's license; and (c) Be recommended for the occupational license by an occu…

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a horse racing announcer, race charter, horse identifier, paddock judge, or paddock judge assistant shall: (a) Be a member of the USTA; (b) Have completed on-the-job trai…

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a patrol judge shall: (a) Be a member of the USTA; (b) Be recommended for the occupational license by a person, corporation or association licensed under RSA 284:15; and …

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a horse stable employee shall: (a) Be at least 16 years of age; (b) If the applicant is below the age of 18 years, have written permission from at least one parent or leg…

(a) In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as a mutuel manager, mutuel department employee, admissions manager, or admission employee shall: (1) Be recommended for the occupational license by a person, corporatio…

In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for a license as chief of security or security personnel shall: (a) Be recommended for the occupational license by a person, corporation or association licensed under RSA 284:15; (b) Hold a valid New H…

(a) In addition to the qualifications set forth in Lot 8004.05 above, an applicant for an occupational license as director of maintenance, maintenance employee, course maintenance employee, or other racing employee not otherwise specified shall be recommended for the occupational…