N.J.A.C. 13:71 — HARNESS RACING (Subchapter 1 to 30)

(a) No exacta wagering shall be conducted without permission of the New Jersey Racing Commission. The races in which exacta type parimutuel wagering will be permitted shall be only those designated by the Commission and separate pools shall be established therefor. (b) In order t…

(a) Before off-time of the second half of the daily double there shall be posted on the public board, readable from the stands, the pay-off each combination coupled with the winner of the first half of the daily double. (b) In the event of a dead heat for the straight pool in the…

(a) The principle of a quiniela is, in effect, a contract by the purchaser of a quiniela ticket to select the first two horses to finish in a race. The order in which the horses finish is immaterial. The quiniela is not a "parlay" and has no connection with or relation to win, pl…

The minimum parimutuel payoff by any licensee conducting parimutuel wagering shall be $ 2.10 on each winning $ 2.00 wager. This shall pertain only in the event that there is insufficient money in the net parimutuel pool to return $ 2.20 on each $ 2.00 wager. Notes N.J. Admin. Cod…

The Racing Secretary shall keep a list of horses thus eliminated from races, and they are to have precedence in any race of a similar distance and similar conditions for which they may be entered thereafter, when a horse's name appears in the entries and it is also entered for th…

(a) The trifecta (or other approved name) is a form of parimutuel wagering. Each bettor selects, in order, the first, second and third placed horses in the designated trifecta race. The trifecta pool shall be held entirely separate from all other pools, and is no part of a daily …

(a) The Supervisor of Mutuels shall be furnished with the following documents on a daily basis by the totalisator company for any sell-only system: 1. Win, place and show pools: i. Running total sheet; ii. Calculating sheet; iii. Tickets and denomination sheet; iv. Price sheet by…

(a) The Supervisor of Mutuels shall be furnished with the following documents by the totalisator company on a daily basis for all pools at such time and in such manner as requested by the Supervisor of Mutuels: 1. Pool summary report; 2. Price calculation report; 3. Final cycle p…

(a) The Super-Six (or other approved name) is a form of pari-mutuel wagering. Each bettor selects the first horse in each of six consecutive races designated as the Super-Six races by the permitholder. The principle of a Super-Six is in effect a contract by the purchaser of a Sup…

(a) The Daily Triple pari-mutuel pool is not a parlay and has no connection with or relation to any other pari-mutuel pool conducted by the association, nor to any win, place and show pool shown on the totalisator board, nor to the rules governing the distribution of such other p…

(a) This section codifies procedures to allow New Jersey to participate in a nationwide common pool on a Pick-Eight wager on the Breeders' Crown. (b) The payoff is calculated as follows: 1. Wagers select first-place finishers for eight Breeders' Crown races. The net pool is divid…

(a) The Pick (N) requires selection of the first place finishers in each of four or more consecutive races, with the letter (N) representing the number of such races. The association must obtain written approval from the Commission concerning the scheduling of Pick (N) events. An…

(a) Cancellations of mutuel tickets are prohibited on wagers purchased on the current race once the patron has left the window on all types of wagers where odds or probable payouts are displayed to the public. (b) Mutuel clerks shall be permitted to cancel current race mutuel tic…

(a) All mutuel tickets shall expire 12 months from the day of issuance (that is, tickets purchased on January 1 will expire at the close of business on January 1 of the following year). (b) Vouchers issued on or after May 26, 2006, where issued at a permitholder's racetrack premi…

(a) The superfecta (or other approved name) is a form of pari-mutuel wagering where each bettor selects, in order, the first, second, third and fourth placed horses in the designated superfecta race. The superfecta pool shall be held entirely separate from all other pools, and is…

If the entries in an overnight race exceed the acceptable number, as many as two of those that have not been drawn shall also be listed on the entry sheet as "also eligible" to start. After any horse in the body of the race has been excused at scratch time, the horse moving in fr…

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-204, the formula contained in N.J.S.A. 5:12-203g(2) is superseded and revised as set forth in this section to harness races, and as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:70-29.62 as to running races. Of that amount remaining after the deduction of the amounts und…

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a permit holder, casino simulcasting licensee or a combination thereof may operate a handicapping contest at which the participants may be charged an entry fee. The contest must be conducted in accordance with the pr…

(a) The Choose (N) is a wager which requires that a patron select the first place winners in each of (N) races, with the letter (N) representing the number of races comprising the wager. The number of races comprising the Choose (N), and thus representing the letter (N), shall be…

(a) The "Group Bet" is a wager which requires that a patron select one of two groups of horses in a particular race, with the letter (A) representing one group of horses and the letter (B) representing the second group of horses. The "Group Bet" constitutes a win wager on each pa…

(a) The Racing Commission may approve or disapprove, at a public meeting, applications from permitholders for new forms of pari-mutuel wagering consistent with the best interests of racing. All applications must be filed with the Racing Commission on a form provided by the Racing…

The Racing Commission may in its discretion agree not to make available and direct the track associations not to make available to outside sources, information such as the name of the driver, scratches, substitute races, track conditions, morning line information, equipment chang…

Each association must maintain an approximate odds board for the purpose of informing the public of the actual wagering on each horse as disclosed by an accurate take-off of the straight pool at the time such odds are posted, and also a final line or flash after the close of wage…

A copy of the opening line and all additional lines of odds, with percentages figured, as well as amounts of money wagered in the straight pool on each horse at the time each additional line of odds is posted, including the final line, shall be furnished and delivered by the asso…

(a) No license or permit shall be transferable or assignable in any manner or in any particular. (b) An application for a permit to conduct a horse race meeting shall be filed on form R-1 in the case of harness races and on form R-2 in the case of running races, which forms shall…

(a) A sulky is a dual shafted dual wheeled vehicle designed to be drawn by a horse and driven by a person. (b) The following requirements apply to sulky wheels: 1. Each sulky shall contain two wheels. 2. The wheels shall be 26 inches to 28 inches with tire attached. 3. All wheels…

(a) No sulky shall be used after the expiration of eight years from the year of manufacture or the recommended period for use by the manufacturer, whichever is less. 1. If a sulky is involved in an accident, the Paddock Judge will affix a label to the sulky that says "do not use.…

(a) Newly manufactured sulkies shall contain individual serial numbers placed on the arch and shaft by the manufacturer denoting the date of manufacturing and space made to reflect that the sulky passed a scientific testing for use by a reputable firm to be designated by the Raci…

Each manufacturer shall be required to annually file a true copy of their current product liability insurance/occurrence insurance in the minimum amount of one million dollars per occurrence with the New Jersey Racing Commission Steward. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-29.4 Recodi…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-29.5 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:71-29.4 by R.2007 d.115, effective 4/16/2007. See: 38 N.J.R. 3747(a), 39 N.J.R. 1489(a). Section was "Liability insurance".

Any person disciplined by the board of judges, State steward or any official representing the Commission may appeal the penalty pursuant to the procedures of this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-3.1 Amended by R.1991 d.380, effective 8/5/1991. See: 23 New Jersey Regist…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-3.10 Repealed by R.1991 d.380, effective 8/5/1991. See: 23 New Jersey Register 1282(a), 23 New Jersey Register 2319(a). Section was "Stay pending appeals" and was recodified to 3.8.

The Commission may directly impose any disciplinary action provided for in its rules. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-3.2 Amended by R.1991 d.380, effective 8/5/1991. See: 23 New Jersey Register 1282(a), 23 New Jersey Register 2319(a). Deleted "and regulations".

(a) Subject to N.J.A.C. 13:71-1.23, when the State Steward or Board of Judges conduct a hearing in the first instance with regard to the provisions of this chapter, the respective decision of the State Steward or Board of Judges shall be final unless an appeal, in accord with N.J…

Any appeal must be filed in writing at the office of the Commission within three days of the date of imposition of penalty by the Commission, State steward or board of judges. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-3.4 Amended by R.1991 d.380, effective 8/5/1991. See: 23 New Jersey Regis…

(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 Steward for further disciplinar…

The applicant shall be responsible for any costs incurred in connection with any hearing held pursuant to this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-3.7 Amended by R.1991 d.380, effective 8/5/1991. See: 23 New Jersey Register 1282(a), 23 New Jersey Register 2319(a). Section …

(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…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-3.9 Repealed by R.1991 d.380, effective 8/5/1991. See: 23 New Jersey Register 1282(a), 23 New Jersey Register 2319(a). Section was "Hearing; costs" and was recodified to 3.7.

The Racing Commission rules, at N.J.A.C. 13:74A, Self-Exclusion List, sets forth rules and procedures allowing for individuals to voluntarily place themselves on a list of persons to be: excluded from thoroughbred racetracks licensed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:70, Horse Racing; excl…

(a) Unless defined in (b) below, words and terms used in this chapter that are defined in N.J.A.C. 13:70-2.1 shall have the meanings assigned in N.J.A.C. 13:70-2.1 unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (b) The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall …

(a) An association conducting race meetings under license from the Racing Commission shall properly police its grounds, including the stable area and paddock, and shall eject therefrom all unauthorized persons, known undesirables, touts, persons believed to be bookmakers or conne…

When finishes are so recorded, each horse in each race shall wear a saddle cloth number and a head number of adequate size, on the side which at the finish will be towards the camera, corresponding to his number on the official program. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.10

No association shall permit on its grounds any betting or other operations in contravention of any law of the State of New Jersey or of the United States. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.11

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.12 Repealed by R.1996 d.396, effective 8/19/1996. See: 28 New Jersey Register 2794(b), 28 New Jersey Register 3969(c). Section was "Betting prohibited outside grounds".

Handbooking shall be prohibited on the grounds and its operator shall be excluded therefrom. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.13

No gambling device, other than permitted by law, shall be permitted on the grounds. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.14

Petty games of chance are prohibited. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.15

During the term of disqualification of any participant in racing, it shall be the duty of the association to see to it that the privileges of his admission badge are revoked, and that he is kept out of the grounds, unless otherwise permitted to enter under certain conditions and …