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

(a) In considering each application for a license, the stewards may require the applicant, as well as the applicant's endorsers, to appear before them. (b) The burden shall be upon the applicant to show that he, she or it is qualified in every respect to receive the license appli…

The Commission may refuse to issue or renew a license or may suspend or revoke a license issued pursuant to this section if it shall find that the applicant, or any person who is a partner, agent, employee or associate of the applicant, has been convicted of a crime in any jurisd…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.1 Repealed by R.1989 d.74, effective 2/6/1989. See: 20 New Jersey Register 2536(a), 21 New Jersey Register 344(a). Section was "registering racing colors".

A stable name shall be plainly distinguishable from that of another duly registered stable name. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.10

No stable name shall be used, if in the judgment of the stewards, it is being used for advertising purposes. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.11

Changes in identities of partners or shareholders in a stable name must be reported immediately to, and approval obtained from, the Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.12

Any person who has registered under a stable name may at any time cancel it after giving notice to the Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.13

A stable name may be changed at any time by registering a new name and by paying the fee required as above. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.14

With the consent of the Commission, a stable name may be transferred. The fee shall be $ 50.00 and a new application must be made. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.15

A corporate name shall be considered a stable name for the purpose of these rules, but the Commission reserves the right to refuse any corporation the right of registering a stable name. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.16

For the purpose of these rules, any deviation from the proper legal name of the licensee (for example, a married woman wishing to race under her maiden name) shall be considered as a stable name, and the proper registration and fee shall be forthcoming. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 1…

A trainer who is a licensed owner, may use a stable name as owner or part owner. However, no trainer may be licensed as a trainer other than in his legal name. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.18

Each and every multiple ownership must be registered with the Commission. All multiple ownerships with the exception of partnerships wherein no more than two persons are involved shall race in a multiple ownership stable name. No license shall be granted to any partnership, syndi…

Any dispute between persons to the right of particular racing colors shall be decided by the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.2 Amended by R.1990 d.127, effective 2/20/1990. See: 21 New Jersey Register 3856(b), 22 New Jersey Register 663(b). "Claimants" changed to "pers…

(a) Multiple ownership papers shall, among other things, set forth the following: 1. The name and address of each and every person having any interest in the horse or horses involved; 2. The relative proportions of such interests; 3. To whom the winnings are payable; 4. In whose …

Any partner transacting business on behalf of a partnership must own an interest in the partnership at least equal to that of any other partner; and when authorizing any person to act as agent for a partnership, an interest of at least 50 percent must be represented. Notes N.J. A…

All partnership papers must be signed by all of the parties or by their authorized agent. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.22

Any alteration in a recorded partnership, to be effective, must be reported in writing to the Commission and signed by all the partners, or their authorized agents. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.23

All the parties in any multiple ownership and each of them shall be jointly and severally liable for all stakes, forfeits and other obligations. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.24 As amended, R.1982 d.183, effective 6/21/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 91(a), 14 New Jersey Reg…

No person shall start a horse in racing colors other than those registered in his or her own stable name, but a temporary change from the recorded racing colors may be approved by the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.3

The Racing Commission will not permit the use of colors which in its opinion are not neat and clean and proper in all other respects. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.4

Each stable name must be registered with the Commission; the fee shall be $ 50.00 annually. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.5

In applying to race under a stable name, the applicant must disclose the identity or identities behind the name. If a partnership is involved, the rules covering partnerships must be complied with and the usual fees paid therefor, in addition to the fee for a registration of the …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.7 As amended, R.1982 d.183, effective 6/21/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 91(a), 14 New Jersey Register 661(a). Repealed.

A person cannot register as his stable name, one which has been registered by any other person with any racing commission or turf authority. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.8

A person may not register as a stable name one which is the real name of any owner of race horses, nor one which is the name of any prominent person not owning race horses. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-5.9

A horse shall not be qualified to start in any race unless it has been and continues properly entered therein. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.1

A horse during the past calendar year that has started in a race which is not reported in the daily racing form monthly chart books, or a maiden which at any time has started in such a race, shall not be entered at a New Jersey track until all pertinent data relating to such race…

The nominations or entries of any person, or the transfer of any nomination or entry, may be cancelled or refused provided that notice and reason therefore is given to any affected person or persons. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.11 As amended, R.1979 d.250, effective 6/20/197…

No horse shall be allowed to enter or start in any flat race unless duly registered and named at the registry office of the New York Jockey Club; and no horse shall be allowed to enter or start in a steeplechase unless duly registered and named at the Jockey Club, or with the Nat…

No horse shall be allowed to start unless a Jockey Club registration certificate is on file with the horse identifier, and unless it has been liptattooed, with the exception that the stewards may, in their discretion and for good cause, waive these requirements if the horse is ot…

No horse shall be permitted to enter or start unless it is in the care of and is saddled by a licensed trainer. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.14

No horse shall be permitted to start that has not been fully identified. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.15

No maiden over six years of age shall be permitted to enter a race at any thoroughbred track in the State of New Jersey without the express approval of the stewards, except in steeplechase or hunt races. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.16 As amended, R.1976 d.125, effective 4/22…

Any person attempting to establish the identity of a horse or its ownership shall be held to account, the same as the owner, and shall be subject to the same penalty in case of fraud or attempted fraud. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.17 Amended by R.1990 d.127, effective 2/20/1…

No horse shall be permitted to enter or start unless stabled on the grounds of the association or at a farm approved by the Commission, except with the permission of the racing secretary. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.18 As amended, R.1982 d.183, effective 6/21/1982. See: 14 N…

No horse shall be permitted to start whose name and true ownership is not registered with the racing secretary; and the entry of a horse must be in the name of its true ownership. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.19

No horse shall be qualified in any race unless its owner, trainer and jockey have submitted application for license to the Racing Commission except as heretofore stated in N.J.A.C. 13:70-4.14. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.2

All interests in a horse, except a trainer's percentage of its winnings, shall be filed with the racing secretary before the horse shall start, as also shall every change in interest thereafter during the meeting. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.20

No horse may be entered for two races on a single day. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.21

No horse involved in a partnership shall be permitted to enter or to start until the rules for the registration of partnerships have been complied with. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.22

To compete in a race, a horse must be eligible at the time of starting that race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.23

A horse shall not be qualified to be entered, or to start in any race, if owned in whole or part, or if under the management, directly or indirectly, of a disqualified person. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.24

If any entry from any disqualified person or of a disqualified horse is received, such entry shall be void and any money paid for such entry shall be returned if the disqualification is disclosed 45 minutes before post time for the race. Otherwise, any such money shall be paid to…

No horse, disqualified in any jurisdiction, shall be allowed to be entered or to start in any race without permission of the stewards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.26

No entry shall be accepted from husband or wife, while either is disqualified; however, if a jockey is under suspension for a routine riding offense, his or her spouse may be permitted to continue to exercise the functions of whatever type of license he or she may have been grant…

No horse on the starters, veterinarians, or stewards list in any racing jurisdiction shall be qualified to be entered or to start. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-6.28