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

The clerk of the scales shall report to the stewards any infraction of the rules in respect to weight, weighing or riding equipment. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.4

(a) No owner or trainer shall employ any veterinarian who has not been duly licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. (b) Any licensed veterinarian desiring to practice at the race track of an association must be approved by the veterinarian representing th…

Upon the request of the Commission, a practicing veterinarian shall furnish the original treatment record(s) and copies of all pertinent objective data and papers, along with a key to any codes, abbreviations and non-English words appearing on such record, data and papers, to the…

(a) Veterinarians are required to keep under lock and within their complete control at all times, all medical equipment and supplies. (b) Veterinarians are further required to remove from the track associations premises all needles and syringes and any other equipment that might …

The racing association will be responsible to provide the services of a licensed veterinary practitioner for the period of one-half hour prior to the post time of the first race until one-half hour after the conclusion of the last race on the racing program. Notes N.J. Admin. Cod…

The clerk of the scales may make riding engagements for those jockeys who request him to do so. No fee may be charged for his service in this respect. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.5

The clerk of the scales may be assisted in his duties by the jockey room custodian. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.6

The custodian shall assist the clerk of the scales in any way that official requires. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.7

The custodian shall maintain order, decorum and cleanliness in the jockey room; and shall report to the stewards any irregularities that occur in his province. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-19.8

The custodian shall see to it that no person, other than racing officials, representatives of the Racing Commission, and the necessary attendants, is admitted to the jockey room after two hours prior to post time of the first race without consent of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, and when used in N.J.A.C. 13:71 unless defined in N.J.A.C. 13:71-4.1(b), shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Added money" means the money which in a stake race an association …

Each trainer must obtain a license from the Racing Commission. Trainers not previously licensed in New Jersey may be required to submit to oral, written and barn tests for qualifications as may be prescribed by the stewards and/or the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 1…

A trainer shall not have under his supervision any horse owned, in whole or in part by a disqualified person; nor shall he assume responsibility for horses not under his active care and supervision, except as stated in section 6 of this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-…

(a) A trainer shall not enter or start a horse that: 1. Is not in serviceable, sound racing condition; 2. Is on the stewards, starters or veterinarians list in any racing jurisdiction; 3. Is not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 13:70-14A.1; 4. Is blind, or has seriously impaired visio…

No trainer may be licensed as trainer other than in his legal name. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.12

(a) A trainer's commission, in the absence of a contract between the owner and trainer addressing such fees or providing for no such fees, shall be 10 percent of an owner's share of winning purse to be deducted from an owner's account at the horsemen's bookkeeper's office. It sha…

A licensed trainer may represent the owner in the matter of entries, declarations and the employment of jockeys. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.2

The stewards may permit a trainer to conduct business pending action on his or her application. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.3 Amended by R.1990 d.127, effective 2/20/1990. See: 21 New Jersey Register 3856(b), 22 New Jersey Register 663(b). Non-sexist language added.

A trainer who represents an unlicensed owner may be permitted to file a temporary application, supplying as much information about the owner as possible. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.4

A trainer shall have his horse in the paddock at the time appointed, and shall be present to supervise its saddling, unless he has obtained permission from the stewards to be represented by a substitute. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.5

When a trainer is to be absent from his or her stable or the grounds where his or her horses are racing, for a period of more than two racing days and horses are entered or are to be entered, he or she must provide a licensed trainer or his or her assistant trainer to assume the …

A trainer is responsible for the condition of a horse trained by him. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.7

A trainer shall register with the Racing Secretary all the horses in his charge, giving the name, age, sex, color, breeding and ownership of each. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-20.8

A trainer shall register with the backstretch security every person in his or her employ, and it shall be his or her duty to see to it that his or her employees obtain licenses from the Commission. Trainers employing or harboring unlicensed or disqualified personnel may be subjec…

Each owner must obtain a license from the Racing Commission. Owner includes sole owner, part owner or lessee. Where in the case of extenuating circumstances an owner may be unavailable to complete the license application, permission may be granted by the Racing Commission for the…

An owner who is a married woman may be required to furnish to the Racing Commission the same information about her husband as she is required to furnish about herself. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-21.2

Disqualification of either husband or wife applies equally to both, unless the spouse of the disqualified person shows to the satisfaction of the Commission that ownership and racing of his or her horses are independent of or not under the control or influence of the disqualified…

An owner shall not knowingly enter, or cause to be entered, any horses having received a substance foreign to the natural horse which results in the horse not being in compliance with N.J.A.C. 13:70-14A.1 and/or N.J.A.C. 13:70-20.11. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-21.4 Amended by…

An owner who changes trainers must see to it that his horses are properly registered under the new trainer's name. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-21.5

All owners and trainers shall carry compensation insurance covering all their employees. This paragraph is intended to include all individuals employed by owners and trainers in the training and racing of horses. All concessionaires shall carry compensation insurance covering all…

No owner may be licensed other than in his legal name. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-21.7

The Commission may in its discretion, impose a fine against an owner and/or any participant in racing who seeks to be reinstated following suspension for failure to comply with the Commission rules governing licensing. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-21.8

Each authorized agent must obtain a license from the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-22.1

Application for a license must be filed for each owner represented. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-22.2

If the written instrument is a power of attorney, it shall be filed permanently with the Racing Secretary. If, however, the powers are properly delegated by the owner on the application form for a license, then said application shall be in duplicate and one copy filed permanently…

Any change must be in writing and filed as above provided. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-22.4

The fee for each license shall be $ 50.00 as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:70-4.1. If an agent represents more than one owner, a separate written instrument shall be filed for each owner and the fee paid in each case. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-22.5 Amended by R.1990 d.127, effect…

Owner's revocations must be filed in writing with the Racing Commission and with the Racing Secretary. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-22.6

An authorized agent may appoint a sub-agent only when authorized to do so by the above written instrument and, to be effective, notice of such appointment must be given immediately in writing to the Racing Commission and the Racing Secretary. Application for a license must be fil…

No racing official other than the stewards and the starter shall have the right to impose a fine or suspension. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-23.1

A racing official imposing a fine or suspension shall report it promptly to the Racing Secretary and the Racing Commission's Executive Director, in writing. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-23.2 Amended by 55 N.J.R. 555(a), effective 3/20/2023

All fines imposed shall be paid to the Racing Commission's licensing office on or before the due date set forth in the applicable ruling. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-23.3 Amended by 55 N.J.R. 555(a), effective 3/20/2023

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-23.4 Reserved by 55 N.J.R. 555(a), effective 3/20/2023

An unpaid fine may not be rescinded except with the approval of the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-23.5

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. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-23.6

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-23.7 As amended, R.1981 d.183, effective 6/21/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 91(a), 14 New Jersey Register 661(a).

The stewards may suspend a person or disqualify a horse. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-23.8

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 § 13:70-23.9 Amended…

Steeplechases (includes any form of jumping race) shall be conducted in conformity with the rules herein established insofar as they can be consistently applied. To the extent that they cannot be so applied, modification thereto may be made by the stewards in accordance with the …

Penalties incurred or allowances due to steeplechase or hurdle races shall not apply to races on the flat, or vice versa. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-24.2