N.J.A.C. 13:70 — HORSE RACING (Subchapter 1 to 32)

No claimed horse shall remain in the same stable or under the care or management of the owner or trainer from whom claimed. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-12.8

No person shall claim more than one horse in any one race. No authorized agent, although representing several owners, shall submit more than one claim in any one race. No person shall place or cause to be placed more than one claim form in the claim box under any circumstances. N…

A protest, except a protest involving fraud, may be filed only by the owner (or his authorized agent), trainer or jockey of a horse engaged in the race over which the protest is made, or by a racing official of the meeting. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.1

Pending the determination of a protest, any money or prize won by a protested horse, or any other money affected by the outcome of the protest shall be paid to and held by the racing secretary until the protest is determined. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.10

When the decision of a race is in dispute, all horses involved in the dispute with respect to the winner's credit shall be liable to all weight penalties attached to the winning of that race until a winner has been adjudged. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.11

The stewards shall keep a record of all protests and complaints, and of any action taken thereon; and shall report both promptly to the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.12

No person shall make frivolous protests. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.13

A protest may not be withdrawn without permission of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.14

Notes N.J. Admin. Code §§ 13:70-13.15 through 13:70-13.20

A protest involving fraud may be made by any person. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.2

A protest, except a claim growing out of happenings in a race, must be made in writing, signed by the complainant, and filed with the stewards at least 60 minutes before post time of the race in question. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.3

To merit consideration, a protest over the status of an alleged maiden must be made in writing, signed by the complainant and filed with the stewards at least two hours before the programmed post time of the race in which the protested maiden is scheduled to run. Notes N.J. Admin…

A protest against a horse engaged in a race, and filed with the stewards not less than 60 minutes before post time, shall receive immediate consideration; and in default of proof within 30 minutes of post time that the horse is qualified to start, the horse may be disqualified fr…

To merit consideration, a protest against the programmed distance of a race must be made at least 15 minutes before post time for that race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.6

To merit consideration, a protest against a horse based on a happening in a race must be made to the stewards before the race has been made official. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.7

If a jockey wishes to protest a happening in a race, he or she must so notify an outrider that is equipped with a two-way radio for communication with the stewards. The jockey shall then proceed to the clerk of scales and contact the stewards upon dismounting. Notes N.J. Admin. C…

A person lodging a protest must pay all the costs and expenses incurred in determining the objection, unless his objection is upheld. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13.9

Any person disciplined by the stewards or any official representing the Commission pursuant to the laws of New Jersey or rules of the Commission may appeal said penalty to the Commission and request a hearing. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13A.1 Amended by R.1991 d.379, effectiv…

The Commission may directly impose any disciplinary action provided for in its rules. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13A.2 Amended by R.1991 d.379, effective 8/5/1991. See: 23 New Jersey Register 1281(a), 23 New Jersey Register 2318(a). Deleted "and regulations".

All hearings before the Stewards will be de novo proceedings and shall be accompanied by notice and an opportunity to be heard. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13A.3 Amended by R.1991 d.379, effective 8/5/1991. See: 23 New Jersey Register 1281(a), 23 New Jersey Register 2318(a). D…

In the event that an appeal is taken to the Commission, said appeal must be filed in writing at the office of the Commission within three days of the date of imposition of the penalty by the Commission or the Stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13A.4

(a) Hearings in any appeal to the Commission shall be conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B and 52:14F, and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. 1:1. (b) If a license has been suspended pending hearing, the hearing shall be expedi…

Withdrawal by the appellant of a notice of appeal filed with the Commission whenever imposition of the disciplinary action has been stayed or enjoined pending a final decision by the Commission shall be deemed a frivolous appeal and referred to the Stewards for further disciplina…

The applicant shall be responsible for any costs incurred in connection with any hearing held pursuant to this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-13A.7 Amended by R.1991 d.379, effective 8/5/1991. See: 23 New Jersey Register 1281(a), 23 New Jersey Register 2318(a). Delete…

(a) A notice of appeal filed with the Commission pursuant to this subchapter may be accompanied by a request for a stay pending a final decision by the Commission. Such a request for a stay shall be made on a form prescribed by the Commission. The Executive Director of the Commis…

No person shall give, offer or promise directly or indirectly, either in his own behalf or in behalf of another, any bribe, gift or gratuity in any form, for the purpose of influencing the result of a race, or which would tend to do so, to any person. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:…

No jockey's attendant shall make a bet on any race nor shall he place a bet for anyone else. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.10

No owner, trainer or jockey of a horse entered in a race shall bet or cause any person to bet on his behalf on any horse other than his own horse. In the case of exotic pools, all tickets purchased either directly or indirectly by an owner, trainer or jockey must include his hors…

Any person who has been convicted of possession or use of narcotics by any court in the land may be denied a license or ruled off or both as the Commission may decide. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.12 Amended by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 57…

Every association, all officials and employees thereof, and all persons licensed in any capacity by the Commission shall give every possible cooperation, aid and assistance to any department, bureau, division, officer, agent or inspector, or any other person connected with the Un…

When a horse is disqualified and there is evidence of fraud or attempted fraud, any other horse in the race owned or controlled by the same interest or trained by the same trainer also may be disqualified. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.14 Amended by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/…

The enforcement of N.J.S.A. 5:5-71 and other criminal laws of the State of New Jersey shall be the responsibility of the State Police. Investigations pursuant to the enforcement of N.J.S.A. 5:5-71 or other criminal laws of the State shall take precedence over any action taken by …

(a) Upon the death of a horse on any part of the grounds of a New Jersey racetrack or off-track training facility, an equine fatality report shall be submitted to the New Jersey Racing Commission within 48 hours. It shall be the responsibility of the trainer of the deceased anima…

(a) A licensee may be suspended immediately when the licensee is indicted in this State for a crime of the first, second, third or fourth degree or is indicted for a similar crime under Federal law or the law of another state, or Province of Canada law if: 1. The charge or charge…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.18 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section "Medication; specimens" recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:70-14A.6.

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.19 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section "Protecting horses against drug administering" recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:70-14A.7.

No person shall accept, or offer to accept on his own behalf or on behalf of another a bribe, gift or gratuity in any form, to influence the result of a race or which would tend to do so. Failure to report such offer of a bribe is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.20 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:70-14A.3.

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.21 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section "Procedure following positive chemical analysis" recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:70-14A.12.

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.22 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section "Second offense" recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:70-14A.8.

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.23 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section "Suspensions; eligibility of horses" recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:70-14A.9.

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.24 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section was "Suspension; personnel."

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.25 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section "Narcotics conviction; denial of license" recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:70-14.26.

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.26 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section "Cooperation with other agencies; violation of law" recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:70-14.13.

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.27 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section "Fraud; disqualification" recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:70-14.14.

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.28 Repealed by R.1979 d.497, effective 1/1/1980. See: 11 New Jersey Register 579(a), 12 New Jersey Register 91(b). Section "Post-race blood tests" recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:70-14.11.

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-14.29 Repealed by R.1977 d.331, effective 8/29/1977. See: 9 New Jersey Register 345(b), 9 New Jersey Register 487(a). Section "State Police; responsibilities" recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:71-23.21.