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

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 Code § 13:71-3.9 Repealed by R.1991 d.380, effective 8/5/1991.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 Code § 13:71-5.12 Repealed by R.1996 d.396, effective 8/19/1996.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 …

Any person ejected from the grounds of an association shall be denied admission to said grounds until permission for his reentering has been obtained from the official issuing the ejection order. Notification of such permission for reentry shall be filed with the Racing Commissio…

Any child under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult, parent or guardian to be admitted to any race track enclosure as a spectator during the hours when the running of races is being conducted. No person under the age of 18 shall be permitted to wager or in any manner …

(a) Each harness race track association and each concessionaire shall make weekly detailed reports and deliver such reports to the Racing Commission, of all employees (including racing officials) actually engaged during the past week, stating the name, department, license number …

The track security police and any other law enforcement agency acting in, or on or about the licensed premises of any race track, or any approved farms or stabling facilities, shall furnish two copies of their daily police report, together with any additional pertinent informatio…

When the State Police in the normal performance of their duties at an association meeting determine any defect in the administrative or operational security measures necessary to properly protect the grounds, they shall report the circumstances in writing to the Executive Directo…

Each association shall furnish to the commission the names and addresses of all persons ejected by the association from its grounds, together with the offense or offenses alleged against them, and any other material information relating hereto. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.3…

Complaints against a race official or his assistant shall be made to the stewards in writing and be signed by the complainant. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.4

Each association shall make daily reports to the commission of the total attendance showing number of paid admissions, established price of each class of admission, together with number of free passes. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.5

No badge of admission shall be issued to any owner, trainer, driver, groom, stable help, plater or other employees including concessionaires and their employees unless such person has applied for and/or been fingerprinted and/or paid to the Racing Commission the license fee requi…

Each association shall provide within its grounds approved adequate offices and parking areas as required for use and to be at the disposal of the Racing Commission and all of its representatives. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.7

The commission shall have such employees or inspectors as provided by law, who shall perform such duties as may be assigned to them by the commission, such employees to have free access to all parts of the grounds while on duty. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.8

The Racing Commission shall require an association to install and maintain in good service a satisfactory photographic device, and where installed, it shall be required that all finishes be recorded by the photographic device. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-5.9

(a) Associations are required to carry adequate compensation insurance covering all persons in their employ. (b) Every owner shall establish a horsemen's bookkeeper account at each track association where horses he or she owns have been or will be entered to race. (c) No owner sh…

Although associations are obligated to supervise their meetings, their interference with the proper performance of duties of any official is prohibited. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-6.10

Each association shall provide a stand located conveniently to the gate through which the horses enter the race track from the paddock or receiving barn, for the use of drivers scheduled to race. The location of the stand shall permit a clear and adequate view of the race course.…

Horses must be in the paddock at the time prescribed by the presiding judge, but in any event not less than one hour but not more than two hours prior to post time of the race in which the horse is to compete unless required to be in the paddock pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:71-23. Exc…

(a) The persons entitled to admission to the paddock are as follows: 1. Owners of horses competing on the date of the race and whose horses are in the paddock; 2. Trainers of horses competing on the date of the race and whose horses are in the paddock; 3. Drivers of horses compet…

No driver, groom or caretaker, once admitted to the paddock or receiving barn, shall leave the same other than to warm up said horse until such race, or races, for which he was admitted is contested; provided however, that in the event of an emergency, trainers or grooms may leav…

No person except an owner, who has another horse racing in a later race, or an official, shall return to the paddock until all races of that program shall have been completed. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-6.15

No more than two members of a registered stable, other than the driver, shall be entitled to admission to the paddock on any one racing day, except by permission of the presiding judge. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-6.16

During racing hours each association shall provide the services of a blacksmith within the paddock. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-6.17

During racing hours each association shall provide suitable extra equipment as may be necessary for the conduct of racing without unnecessary delay. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-6.18

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-6.19 As amended, R.1982 d.109, effective 4/5/1982. See: 13 New Jersey Register 820(a), 14 New Jersey Register 347(a).

The judge's stand shall be so located and constructed as to afford to the officials thereupon, an unobstructed view of the entire track and no obstruction shall be permitted upon the track or the centerfield which shall obscure the official's vision of any portion of the track du…

The paddock at all times shall be under the supervision of the paddock judge. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-6.20

Drivers shall be in the paddock at least one hour before post time for the races in which they are scheduled to drive. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-6.21

Fifteen minutes before the post time for a heat or dash, the paddock judge shall cause all horses entered in such heat or dash to be formed in a parade line. Such horses shall be attended by their drivers unless specifically excused by the paddock judge. All horses in a heat or r…

Each association shall maintain and furnish at least one adequate ambulance for the exclusive use of horses and a separate ambulance for the exclusive use of persons upon the plant grounds. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-6.23

(a) No horse shall enter the grounds of any track association absent presentation of a valid certificate of a negative Coggins test. Said certificate shall: 1. Identify the horse by tattoo number; 2. Indicate said test was performed within one year prior to the date of presentati…

No person shall in any manner become the owner or holder, directly or indirectly, of any shares of stock or certificates or other evidence of ownership comprising a five percent or greater interest in any association or corporation which has been or shall be granted a permit to h…

Racing associations shall file on an annual basis with the commission a list of all persons possessing directly or indirectly any shares of stock or certificates or other evidence of ownership of any interest in any association or corporation. Said filing shall take place prior t…

Approval may only be given to such persons who make application therefor on the form prescribed by the New Jersey Racing Commission and only when such application is filed with the Director of the Racing Commission properly completed and executed in all respects. Notes N.J. Admin…

The commission may investigate the applicant or any person named in the application, with respect to such person's criminal record, subversive activities record and any other reports concerning such persons, in order to determine whether the applicant or a person for whom ownersh…

Applications may be approved, after due consideration by the Executive Director of the Racing Commission to whom such power is delegated, but the New Jersey Racing Commission may, in its discretion, review any such findings made by the Executive Director to determine whether any …

All races shall be bona fide contests with the winner receiving the largest share of the purse and the balance of the purse distribution made according to the order of finish. No hippodroming or other arrangement for equal distribution of the purse money among the contestants is …

When an applicant, after due consideration, cannot be approved for reasons expressed in N.J.S.A. 5:5-22 et seq., as amended and supplemented, or if, in the opinion of the New Jersey Racing Commission, approval of such person will be detrimental to the best interests of racing in …