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

The stewards, a State Veterinarian and Associate State Veterinarians, and a supervisor of mutuels shall be appointed by the Racing Commission. One of the duly appointed State Veterinarians shall also be designated by the Racing Commission as the Chief State Veterinarian and shall…

At least 30 days prior to the first day of a race meeting, the association must submit in writing to the Racing Commission the names of those officials listed in section 1 of this subchapter and must furnish a resume of their qualifications. No racing official shall be approved t…

All persons approved in the capacity of steward, placing and/or patrol judge, starter and clerk of the scales must submit annually a certificate from a recognized oculist or optometrist to the effect that their vision in both eyes is 20/20 or corrected to that figure. Notes N.J. …

The compensation to be paid to those officials appointed by the Racing Commission shall be determined by the commission and shall be paid by the association on a weekly basis. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-15.5

No one interested in the result of a race, either because of ownership of any horse entered or of its sire or dam, or because of bets or otherwise, shall act as a racing official in respect to that race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-15.6

(a) No racing official or his assistants shall, at the meeting: 1. Wager money or any other chattel of value on any race; 2. Accept directly or indirectly any gratuity, reward or favor in connection with racing; 3. Sell or buy, for himself or another, any thoroughbred horse; 4. W…

Each racing official and his assistants shall report to the stewards all observed violations of the rules. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-15.8

Before being appointed or approved by the Racing Commission to serve in the capacity of steward, an applicant shall have been employed as steward, racing secretary, assistant racing secretary, starter, placing judge, patrol judge, paddock judge or clerk of the scales at a recogni…

The stewards shall have the power to exclude from all premises and enclosures of the association any person who is disqualified for corrupt practices on the turf in any country; or so exclude any other improper or objectionable persons. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.10 Amende…

The stewards may demand proof that a horse neither is disqualified in any particular, nor entered or owned, wholly or in part, by a disqualified person. In default of proof satisfactory to them, the stewards may declare the horse disqualified. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.11…

The stewards may postpone a race from race-day to race-day. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.12

The stewards shall determine when track conditions render it necessary to transfer a race scheduled on a turf course to the main track. They shall make such decision as promptly as possible so that the appropriate announcement can be made, but in no case shall a turf race be tran…

The stewards are vested with the power to determine the extent of disqualification in cases of fouls. They may place the offending horse behind such horses as in their judgment it interfered with, or they may place it last. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.14

The stewards shall have the power to examine or cause to be examined at any time any horse stabled on the association grounds, or in stabling approved by the association. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.15

The three stewards must be on duty during race time, which shall mean from one hour before post time for the first race of the day until after the last race has been made official. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.16

One of the stewards, or his deputy, must be on duty within call of the racing secretary from the time of opening of overnight races until after the drawing of post positions. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.17

A steward may appoint his own deputy at any time. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.18

If there is only one steward present, at race time, said steward shall fill all vacancies occurring in the stewards stand and in his absence the Executive Director or his designee of the New Jersey Racing Commission shall assume this responsibility. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70…

The stewards shall have the power to determine all questions arising with reference to racing; and shall decide, in conformity with fairness and the established usage of the turf, all questions not specifically covered by the rules. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.2

If none of the stewards is present at race time, the Racing Secretary shall appoint three qualified persons, one of whom may be himself, to act as stewards pro tem. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.20

When a vacancy occurs among racing officials, other than the stewards, the stewards shall fill the vacancy on an emergency basis. The appointment shall be only for the day, unless the association fails to fill the vacancy, and so notifies the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13…

The stewards shall report promptly to the Racing Commission all replacements or substitutions of racing officials. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.22

The stewards shall take notice of any questionable conduct with or without complaint thereof. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.23

The stewards may substitute a jockey of their selection on any horse. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.24

The stewards may place any horse in the temporary charge of a trainer of their selection. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.25

It shall be the duty of the stewards to see to it that the horses arrive at the starting post as nearly as practical at the advertised post time. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.26

In case of accident or casualty to a horse before off-time, the stewards may excuse that horse. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.27

The stewards must investigate promptly, and render a decision in every complaint properly made to them. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.28

The stewards shall, after the close of each day, file with the Racing Commission a signed report of any and all infractions of the rules coming under their observance that day, and shall file with the Racing Commission any and all rulings on infractions or otherwise, as soon as s…

In matters pertaining to racing, the orders of the stewards supersede the orders of the officers and directors of the association. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.3

(a) When the stewards feel that a rule has been violated by any person, the procedure shall be as follows: 1. He or she shall be summoned to a meeting before the stewards, called for that purpose, at which all or a majority of the stewards shall be present; 2. Adequate notice of …

In the performance of duty, the stewards shall have reasonable control over and unrestricted access to all stands, weighing rooms and jockey rooms, enclosures and other places in use for the meeting. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.31

During the term of suspension of any jockey, owner, trainer or other person on any race track under the Racing Commission's jurisdiction, it shall be the duty of the stewards to see to it that the offender's badge is taken up and that he is refused admission to any part of the co…

Except in emergencies, no steward shall grant permission for a change of horses' equipment after scratch time on the day of the race in which the changed equipment is to be carried. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.33

When the State Police in the normal performance of their duties at an association meeting observe a violation of the Racing Commission rules and regulations that may adversely affect the integrity of racing, they shall communicate the circumstances of such to the State steward an…

The stewards shall have the power and it shall be their duty to regulate and govern the conduct of all racing officials and of all owners, trainers, jockeys, grooms and all other persons attendant on horses during, before, and after races, unless the power and the duty is vested …

All entries and declarations shall be under the supervision of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.5

All questions pertaining to which their authority extends shall be determined by the majority vote of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.6

The stewards shall have the power to punish for violation of the rules any person subject to their control and in their discretion to impose fines or suspensions, or both, for infractions. The stewards may consider the prior record of any licensee for similar violations of the ru…

The stewards may not impose a fine in excess of $ 5,000. If it is deemed necessary that a larger fine be imposed, the stewards shall so recommend to the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.8 As amended, R.1982 d.183, effective 6/21/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Regist…

The stewards may suspend a person or disqualify a horse. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.9

Only the starter or a deputy appointed by him and approved by the stewards may start a race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.1

If a horse is locked in the gate, and/or if the starter excuses a horse from a race he shall, in either or both cases, immediately notify the stewards who in turn shall immediately notify the manager of the pari-mutuel department. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.10

(a) When a race is started without a gate, there shall be no start until and no recall after an assistant starter has dropped his flag in answer to that of the starter. (b) When a race is started from a closed gate there shall be no recall after the starter has signalled that the…

If the starter and his assistants are unable, after reasonable effort, to place a horse in the starting gate, the starter may order that horse placed outside of the gate and behind the starting line. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.12

The starter shall maintain a schooling list, and all unruly horses shall be schooled, if and when required, under the supervision of the starter or his assistants. No horse on the starter's list may enter and start until its name is stricken from the list by the starter. Notes N.…

The starter shall file a copy of the schooling list with the Racing Secretary and shall report to him when a horse is stricken from the list. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.14

No horse which has never started in a race at a recognized meeting shall be entered or start without the approval of the starter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.15

Neither the starter nor his assistants shall use abusive language to a jockey. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-17.16

The starter, may, during the time the horses are in his hands, find or suspend a jockey or pony rider for disobedience of orders or other improper conduct. Said fine is not to exceed $ 250.00, and said suspension shall not exceed five days. All rulings by the starter must be made…