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

Except as herein stated, no association shall advertise to pay any awards other than to the owners, nominators or breeders of money winning horses. Awards may be made to drivers of horses breaking or equaling track or world records, or to leading drivers at meetings. Notes N.J. A…

(a) Every association shall provide a paddock or receiving barn containing a minimum of 80 stalls or such number as the Commission may designate. (b) The paddock or receiving barn must be completely enclosed with a man tight fence and all openings through said fence shall be poli…

At all associations, a photo finish, head numbers saddle pads and a starting gate must be used. Whenever the judges use a photograph to determine the order of finish, it shall be posted for public inspection. Photo finish equipment shall not be acceptable unless it is of a type a…

(a) The following persons shall be required to take out a license from the New Jersey Racing Commission and the annual fee therefor shall be as follows: 1. Driver/Trainer: $ 50.00 2. Owner: $ 50.00 3. Pari-Mutuel Employee: $ 25.00 4. Stable Employee: $ 5.00 5. Stable Name: $ 50.0…

A person who has registered under a stable name may at any time cancel it after giving written notice to the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.10

A stable name may be changed at any time by registering a new stable name and by paying the fee required in N.J.A.C. 13:71-7.5. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.11

A person cannot register as his stable name one which has been registered by any other person with any association conducting a recognized meeting. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.12

A person may be registered in more than one stable name. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.13 As amended, R.1977 d.8, effective 1/17/1977. See: 8 New Jersey Register 531(c), 9 New Jersey Register 94(d). Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1918(b), effective 10/3/2022

A stable name shall be plainly distinguishable from that of another duly registered stable name. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.14

With the consent of the Racing Commission a stable name may be transferred. The fee for a transfer shall be $ 10.00 and a new application must be made. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.15

(a) No license as an owner shall be granted to a corporation or to the lessee or lessor of any corporation unless all corporate officers, members of the Board of Directors, managers and stockholders directly or indirectly owning five percent or more of said corporation's issued s…

Each and every multiple ownership must be registered with the Racing 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…

(a) Multiple ownership applications 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 …

Any alteration in a recorded multiple ownership registration, to be effective, must be reported in writing to the Racing Commission and be signed by all the partners. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.19

Any person making any false, untrue or misleading statement on an application for a license or registration or in a written or oral examination in connection with such an application may be disciplined as provided for in this chapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.2 Amended by…

All the parties to any multiple ownership shall be jointly and severally liable for all stakes, forfeits and other obligations. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.20 As amended, R.1982 d.109, effective 4/5/1982. See: 13 New Jersey Register 820(a), 14 New Jersey Register 347(a).…

(a) Every person employed at any harness race track or by any concessionaire thereof must fill out an employment or license application, which must contain a statement of permanent residence and the following questions: Have you ever been convicted of a crime? ... ruled off? ... …

(a) Any person who has voted within two years in any state other than New Jersey since casting his last vote in New Jersey, or who has made representation within two years that he is a citizen or resident of a state other than New Jersey shall be considered not a resident of New …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.23 As amended, R.1982 d.109, effective 4/5/1982. See: 13 New Jersey Register 820(a), 14 New Jersey Register 347(a).

All persons who have in their possession an identification card issued by the New Jersey Racing Commission and lose same are subject to a fine of not less than $ 2.00 or more than $ 10.00, to be paid before a duplicate card can be issued. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.24 Amend…

(a) Every person desiring to drive a harness horse at a race meeting licensed by the Commission shall be required to obtain a license from the Commission. Such application shall be on forms provided by the Commission; applications may be filed at any Commission office. Such licen…

(a) No horse may start in any race wherein pari-mutuel wagering is conducted unless stabled on the grounds of a racing association licensed by the Commission or at a farm or training facility licensed by the Commission. Nothing in this rule shall prohibit any horse stabled outsid…

An applicant for a license as trainer must be at least 18 years of age and satisfy the Commission that he possesses the necessary qualifications, both mental and physical, to perform the duties required. Elements to be considered, among others, shall be character, reputation, tem…

An applicant for a license as a groom must satisfy the commission that he possesses the necessary qualifications, both mental and physical, to perform the duties required. Elements to be considered, among others, shall be character, reputation, temperament, experience, knowledge …

(a) The license of any driver, trainer or groom may be suspended, revoked or money fine may be imposed, at any time for:1. Failure to obey the instructions of a racing official; 2. Failure to drive in a race when programmed, unless excused by the presiding judge; 3. Appearing in …

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…

(a) Every owner desiring to enter a harness horse at a race meeting licensed by the commission shall be required to obtain a license from the commission. 1. No person shall have more than one trainer, training his horse or horses in which he has any interest, at any one track in …

(a) Every applicant for a license as an owner in addition to any other requirements mentioned herein shall: 1. Be at least 18 years of age unless a parent or legal guardian expressly assumes responsibility for an applicant who is under 18 years of age; 2. Submit evidence of good …

(a) The license of any owner may be suspended, revoked or a money fine may be imposed for: 1. Failure to obey the instructions of a racing official; 2. Failure to race his horse when programmed, unless excused by the presiding judge; 3. Misconduct or acts detrimental to the sport…

A license may be reinstated by the Commission, in its discretion, upon application and upon such terms as the Commission may prescribe. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.33

A license may be reinstated by the Commission, in its discretion, upon application and upon such terms as the Commission may prescribe. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.34

(a) All licensed personnel who enter the stable area of any track under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Racing Commission in any capacity whatsoever shall wear upon their outside apparel in a prominent position the authorized badges containing picture identification supplied b…

A written agreement between owners and trainers shall be filed at the time they enter a partnership or stable name on any horse. The trainer shall be responsible for filing the written agreement with the New Jersey Racing Commission and the clerk of course at the track where said…

(a) The Racing Commission may request Social Security numbers to be furnished for use in determining an applicant's eligibility for licensure especially as it relates to credit checks, background checks or other such investigations, including those relative to open claiming. No a…

(a) The Racing Commission may issue a multi-year license which expires on December 31 of the final year. The fee is a multiple of the annual fee and in the Commission's discretion may be offered, on an optional basis, to license categories it deems appropriate. (b) The Commission…

No application for a license will be considered for or granted to a person under 16 years of age. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.4

(a) The following must be registered with the Racing Commission annually and the fee payable for such registration shall be as follows: 1. Each stable name must be duly registered with the Racing Commission. The fee shall be $ 50.00. 2. Corporate stable names must be registered w…

The fee shall accompany each application for licenses and/or registration. All licenses and/or registration expire December 31 of the year of issue. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.6

(a) All applications for owner, driver and trainer license and registration of stable name and multiple owner registration must be examined by the steward for and on behalf of the New Jersey Racing Commission. The steward shall ascertain if the applicant is qualified as to abilit…

All persons listed in a registered stable shall be liable for all penalties against horses raced under such stable name. If one of the persons listed under such stable name is suspended, all the horses in such stable shall be included. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.8

Changes in identities must be reported immediately and approval obtained from the Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-7.9

The Commission shall have general jurisdiction over all harness horse racing activities where pari-mutuel wagering is conducted in the State of New Jersey and of all the associations, employees and patrons associated therewith. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-8.1

The Commission, its Executive Director, representatives, officials and employees shall at all times have full access to the course, plant and grounds, including the judge's stand. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-8.10 As amended, R.1982 d.109, effective 4/5/1982. See: 13 New Jersey…

Before being approved by the New Jersey Racing Commission, all stewards, presiding judges, placing judges, patrol judges and starters must be examined by an optometrist or oculist. Said officials' vision must be 20-20 in both eyes or corrected to that figure, and signed statement…

(a) The Steward and Board of Judges shall report all protests and complaints to the Racing Commission as soon as received by them and shall make prompt report to the Racing Commission of their decisions. (b) The Steward and Board of Judges shall, after the close of each day, file…

The Board of Judges and steward 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 prior record of any licensee for similar violations of the rules of th…

(a) No official, acting as a judge, shall serve as a race secretary or a clerk of the course at such meeting. (b) No race official shall be qualified to act as such at any meeting or race where he is under suspension or the owner or otherwise interested in the ownership of any ho…