CHAPTER Pari 600 RULES OF HARNESS RACING
Statutory Authority: RSA 284:12, I and VI.
PART Pari 601 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Pari 601.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish
rules applicable to harness racing conducted under the jurisdiction of the
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Pari 601.02 Scope.
This chapter shall apply to any harness racing conducted at any racing
premises in
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PART Pari 602 DEFINITIONS
Pari 602.01 General Definitions.
(a) “Association of Racing Commissioners
International, Inc. (ARCI)” means an organization with a membership composed of
the racing commissioners of some states and neighboring territories and
countries and an associate membership composed of representatives of the racing
industry and its regulators in some foreign countries.
(b) “ARCI/NAPRA Joint Rules” means Version 3.2 of
the set of standards and guidelines relating to horse and dog racing prepared
and approved by ARCI and NAPRA on December 9, 2004.
(c) “North American Pari-Mutuel Regulators
Association (NAPRA)” means an organization with the purpose of providing a
cost-effective focal point for communications, and dispersing information
relating to, the pari-mutuel industry and with a mission including the
promotion of the integrity of the pari-mutuel industry through the formulation
and communication of regulatory guidelines.
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Pari 602.02 ARCI/NAPRA Definitions.
(a) The definitions contained in the ARCI/NAPRA,
Chapter 19, subject to the amendment set forth in (b) below shall apply to this
chapter.
(b) Section PMRMR-019-010(6) of item incorporated
in (a) above shall be amended by inserting “This term shall include “racing
premises”.” at the end of the paragraph.
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PART Pari 603 WAIVER
Pari 603.01 Waiver. The commission shall waive any provision of
Pari 600 if it concludes that waiver is necessary to:
(a) Comply
with statutory or case law relative to the topics set forth herein;
(b) Maintain
the integrity of harness races run in the state of
(c) Advance
the purposes of RSA 284 as
it applies to harness racing;
(d) Foster the safety of persons or horses involved in horse racing; or
(e) Address a matter set forth in the ARCI/NAPRA
Joint Rules in a manner that is consistent with other rules adopted by the
commission.
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PART Pari 604 ARCI/NAPRA JOINT RULES
Pari 604.01 ARCI/NAPRA Joint Rules.
(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the
rules of the commission relating to harness racing in New Hampshire shall be as
set forth in the ARCI/NAPRA Joint Rules, Chapters 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25,
subject to the amendments set forth in (c) below and to the provisions on
prohibited substances and practices in
horseracing found in Pari 700.
(b) The following amendments shall apply
to the item incorporated in (a) above:
(1) Amend PMRMR-020-010 A. by:
a. Deleting paragraph (11) entirely;
b. Inserting the word “and” following the
semicolon in paragraph (10); and
c. Changing the number of paragraph (12) to
paragraph (11);
(2) Amend PMRMR-020-015 B. by
a. Inserting the number “7” in the blank space;
and
b. Deleting the phrase “with completion of their
official business” and replacing it with the phrase “only after being notified
in writing by the Commission”;
(3) Amend PMRMR-020-015 C. (6) by inserting the phrase
“or the Commission-approved racing laboratory” after the word “veterinarian;”
(4) Amend PMRMR-020-015 C. (7) (f) by inserting
the phrase “recommend to the Commission to” before the word “revoke;”
(5) Amend PMRMR-020-015 C. (9) by inserting the phrase
“30 days beyond end of meet” in the blank space and deleting the words “per
violation”;
(6) Amend PMRMR-020-015 C. (14) by inserting the
phrase “48 hours” in the blank space;
(7) Amend PMRMR-020-015 G. (1) by deleting the last
sentence and replacing it with the sentence, “The report shall be signed by the
Commission judge and filed with the Commission after the end of each race day;”
(8) Amend PMRMR-020-045 C. (2) by deleting the
phrase “and fifths” and replacing it with the phrase “tenths or hundredths;”
(9) Amend PMRMR-020-060 A. (8) by inserting a
period after the final word, “Commission,” and inserting thereafter the
following sentence:
“This provision (8) shall
not be construed to require that the official veterinarian be physically
present for the taking of all specimens.”
(10) Amend PMRMR-020-060 A. (10) by deleting the
phrase “the racing veterinarian and”;
(11) Amend PMRMR-020-060 A. (13) by inserting the
phrase “or unless authorized to do so by
the judges” after the word “injury”;
(12) Amend PMRMR-020-060 A. (14) by:
a. Inserting a comma after the word
“Commission”; and
b. Inserting the phrase “unless authorized to do
so by the judges ” after the last comma;
(13) Amend the first sentence of PMRMR-020-060 B.
by:
a. Inserting the word “official” before the word
“Veterinarian”;
b. Deleting the word “not” and replacing it with
the word “only”; and
c. Deleting the phrase “for ___ days” and
replacing it with the phrase “by the official veterinarian”;
(14) Amend the second sentence of PMRMR-020-060 B.
by deleting the phrase “the ____ day period has expired” and replacing it with
the phrase “they have been removed from the list”;
(15) Delete PMRMR-020-065 and all of its sections,
paragraphs and subparagraphs entirely;
(16) Renumber PMRMR-020-070 as PMRMR-20-065;
(17) Amend PMRMR-021-015 B. (1) by:
a. Deleting the parenthetical “(jurisdiction)”
and replacing it with the phrase “the state of
b. Deleting the phrase “in either case not more
than the financial liability of the association permit throughout the race
meeting for which the association permit is requested” and replacing it with
the phrase “not to exceed the requirements of RSA 284:18”;
(18) Amend PMRMR-021-015 C. (3) by inserting the
number “120” in the blank space;
(19) Amend PMRMR-021-020 A. (5) (a) by:
a. Deleting the word “two” and replacing it with
the word “one”; and
b. Deleting the “s” from the word “beds”;
(20) Amend PMRMR-021-020 A. (5) (b) by inserting
the phrase “or registered nurse” after the parenthetical “(EMT)”;
(21) Amend PMRMR-021-020 A. (6) by deleting the
phrase “or training”;
(22) Delete PMRMR-021-020 A. (8) entirely;
(23) Amend certain of the paragraph numbers in
PMRMR-021-20 A. as follows:
a. Renumbering paragraph (9) as paragraph (8);
b. Renumbering paragraph (10) as paragraph (9);
c. Renumbering paragraph (11) as paragraph (10);
and
d. Renumbering paragraph (12) as paragraph (11);
(24) Amend renumbered PMRMR-021-020 A. (8),
identified in the ARCI/NAPRA Joint Rules as PMRMR-021-020 A. (9), by deleting
the phrase “or when it is following the field during the running of a race”;
(25) Amend PMRMR-021-020 C. (3) by:
a. Inserting the phrase “or show on television”
in the third sentence, after the word “post”;
b. Deleting the phrase “from a negative” from
the fifth sentence; and
c. Inserting the phrase “or electronic files” in
the sixth sentence, after the word “negatives”;
(26) Amend PMRMR-021-020 J. (4) (d) by deleting
the word “each” and replacing it with the word “one”;
(27) Amend PMRMR-021-020 L. (2) (a) by inserting
the number “4” in the blank space;
(28) Amend PMRMR-021-020 L. (2) (b) by inserting
the number “4” in the blank space;
(29) Amend PMRMR-021-020 L. (2) (d) by inserting
the number “2” in the blank space;
(30) Amend PMRMR-021-020 L. (3) by:
a. Deleting the phrase “An association” and
replacing it with the phrase “The Commission”;
b. Inserting the phrase “and the Commission” at
the end of the first sentence; and
c. Deleting the second sentence;
(31) Amend PMRMR-021-020 M. (1) by deleting the
phrase “the racing veterinarian or”;
(32) Amend PMRMR-021-025 A. (4) by inserting the
phrase “the association or” in the second sentence, after the phrase
“credentials issued by”;
(33) Amend PMRMR-021-025 B. (2) by:
a. Inserting the number “7” in the blank space;
b. Deleting the word “marshal’s” from before the
word “certification” in the first sentence;
c. Deleting the word “marshal’s” from before the
word “plan” in the first sentence and replacing it with the word “official’s”;
d. Deleting the phrase “the fire marshal” in the
second sentence and replacing it with the phrase “a fire official”; and
e. Inserting a third sentence at the end of the
paragraph reading as follows:
“For the purposes of this rule, a “fire official”
shall be a person authorized by the municipality in which the meet is to be
held to conduct fire inspections in order to determine compliance with state,
local or other applicable fire regulations or codes, recommend plans for
correction of deficiencies or determine compliance with such plans.”
(34) Amend PMRMR-022-010 A. (1) (b) by:
a. Inserting the word “and ” before the phrase
“official veterinarian”; and
b. Deleting the phrase “and racing
veterinarian”;
(35) Delete PMRMR-022-010 A. (1) (d) entirely;
(36) Delete PMRMR-022-010 A. (3) entirely;
(37) Delete PMRMR-022-010 B. and all of its
paragraphs and subparagraphs entirely and replace it with the following
statement:
“PMRMR-022-010 B. has been
deleted.”
(38) Amend PMRMR-022-010 C. by deleting the phrase
“a North American Pari-Mutuel Regulator’s Association (NAPRA) or”;
(39) Amend PMRMR-022-010 H. by deleting paragraphs
(7), (8), (9) and (10) in their entirety;
(40) Amend certain of the paragraphs in
PMRMR-022-010 H. as follows:
a. Renumbering paragraph (11) as paragraph (7);
b. Renumbering paragraph (12) as paragraph (8);
c. Renumbering paragraph (13) as paragraph (9);
d. Renumbering paragraph (14) as paragraph (10);
e. Renumbering paragraph (15) as paragraph (11);
f. Renumbering paragraph (16) as paragraph (12);
g. Renumbering paragraph (17) as paragraph (13);
h. Renumbering paragraph (18) as paragraph (14);
i. Renumbering paragraph (19) as paragraph (15);
j. Renumbering paragraph (20) as paragraph (16);
k. Renumbering paragraph (21) as paragraph (17);
and
l. Renumbering paragraph (22) as paragraph (18);
(41) Amend renumbered PMRMR-022-010 H. (11),
identified in the ARCI/NAPRA Joint Rules as PMRMR-022-010 H. (15), by deleting
the numbers “16-18” and replacing them with the numbers “12 - 14”;
(42) Amend renumbered PMRMR-022-010 H. (18),
identified in the ARCI/NAPRA Joint Rules as PMRMR-022-010 H. (22), by:
a. Deleting the numbers “13-15” and replacing
them with the numbers “9 - 11”; and
b. Deleting the numbers “16-18” and replacing them
with the numbers “12-14”;
(43) Amend PMRMR-022-010 P. (2) by deleting the
abbreviations “SC, NAPRA”;
(44) Amend PMRMR-022-010 S. by:
a. Inserting the number “30” in the first blank
space; and
b. Inserting the amount “$500” in the second
blank space;
(45) Amend PMRMR-022-010 V. by deleting paragraph
(3) entirely;
(46) Amend PMRMR-022-010 V. (4) by renumbering it
as PMRMR-022-10 V. (3);
(47) Amend PMRMR-022-010 W. (1) by inserting the phrase
“or identification badge” after the word “license”;
(48) Amend PMRMR-022-010 W. (2) by inserting the
phrase “or identification badge” after the word “license”;
(49) Amend PMRMR-022-010 X. (2) by:
a. Inserting the phrase “, the state judge or the
board of judges” after the phrase “Track security” at the beginning of the
first sentence; and
b. Deleting the phrase “track security” at the
end of the first sentence and replacing it with the phrase “board of judges”;
(50) Amend PMRMR-022-010 BB. by:
a. Deleting the phrase “NAPRA or”;
b. Deleting the phrase “SC/USTA, and”; and
c. Inserting the phrase “and USTA” after the
abbreviation “RCI”;
(51) Amend PMRMR-022-015 B. (6) by deleting the
abbreviation “SC”;
(52) Amend PMRMR-022-015 C. by deleting the
abbreviation “or SC”;
(53) Amend PMRMR-022-015 D. (1) by deleting the
abbreviation “/SC”;
(54) Delete PMRMR-022-015 D. (2) entirely;
(55) Amend PMRMR-022-015 D. (3) by renumbering it
as paragraph (2);
(56) Delete PMRMR-022-015 D. (4) entirely;
(57) Amend PMRMR-022-020 C. (4) by inserting the
number “24” in the blank space;
(58) Amend PMRMR-022-020 C. (22) by inserting the
number “90” in the blank space;
(59) Amend PMRMR-022-025 A. (6) by inserting the
phrase “and the Horseman’s Bookkeeper” after the word “Commission;”
(60) Amend PMRMR-022-025 B. (4) by deleting the
abbreviation “/SC”;
(61) Amend PMRMR-022-030 (2) (a) by deleting the
abbreviation “/SC”;
(62) Amend PMRMR-022-040 (2) by inserting the
number “3” in the blank space;
(63) Amend PMRMR-023-010 A. by:
a. Inserting the word “and” at the end of
paragraph (2);
b. Deleting the semicolon at the end of
paragraph (3) and inserting a period;
c. Deleting paragraph (4) entirely; and
d. Deleting paragraph (5) entirely;
(64) Amend PMRMR-023-010 D. by inserting the
following after the heading “Qualifying Races”:
“(1) Schooling races; and
(2) Matinee races”
(65) Amend PMRMR-023-015 A. (1) by deleting the
phrase “, schooling or matinee”;
(66) Amend PMRMR-023-015 A. (2) by inserting the
number “24” in both the first and the second blank spaces;
(67) Amend PMRMR-023-015 B. (2) by inserting the
number “3” in the blank space;
(68) Amend PMRMR-023-020 A. by:
a. Deleting the word “OR” appearing after
paragraph (6);
b. Deleting paragraph (7) entirely;
c. Deleting paragraph (8) entirely;
d. Renumbering paragraph (9) as paragraph (7);
e. Renumbering paragraph (10) as paragraph (8);
and
f. Inserting the phrase “within 30 days or at
the end of the meet” in the blank space in renumbered paragraph (8), identified
in the ARCI/NAPRA Joint Rules as paragraph (10);
(69) Amend PMRMR-023-020 C. (1) by inserting the
phrase “or certified funds” before the phrase “on deposit”;
(70) Amend PMRMR-023-020 C. (4) by:
a. Deleting the number “30” and replacing it
with the number “15”;
b. Inserting the word “and” after the word
“received”; and
c. Deleting the phrase “and whether credit in the
required amount has been established” from the second sentence;
(71) Amend PMRMR-023-020 C. (12) by:
a. Inserting the phrase “and blood” after the
word “urinalysis” in the first sentence;
b. Deleting the word “may” in the first sentence
and replacing it with the word “shall”; and
c. Inserting the phrase “and blood” after the
word “urine” in the second sentence;
(72) Amend PMRMR-023-020 C. (15) by inserting the
number “30” in the blank space;
(73) Amend PMRMR-023-025 C. (1) by inserting the
number “45” in the blank space;
(74) Amend PMRMR-023-025 C. (2) by:
a. Inserting the phrase “December 1st” in the
first blank space; and
b. Inserting the phrase “November 1st” in the
second blank space;
(75) Amend PMRMR-023-025 C. (3) by inserting the
number “10” in the blank space;
(76) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (2) (a) by inserting
the phrase “October 1st” in the blank space;
(77) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (2) (b) by inserting
the phrase “November 1st” in the blank space;
(78) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (2) (c) by inserting
the phrase “April 1st” in the blank space;
(79) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (2) (g) by:
a. Inserting the phrase “1st” in the first blank
space; and
b. Inserting the phrase “15th” in the second
blank space;
(80) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (3) by:
a. Inserting the number “30” in the first blank
space; and
b. Inserting the number “7” in the second blank
space;
(81) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (6) by inserting the
number “2” in the blank space;
(82) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (7) by inserting the
phrase “April 1st” in the blank space;
(83) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (10) by:
a. Inserting the number “12” in the blank space;
and
b. Inserting the word “noon” after the word
“o’clock”;
(84) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (11) by inserting the
number “15” in the blank space;
(85) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (14) by inserting the
number “6” in the blank space;
(86) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (20) by inserting the
number “80” in the blank space;
(87) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (21) by inserting the
number “75” in the blank space;
(88) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (22) by:
a. Inserting the number “60” in the first blank
space;
b. Inserting the number “40” in the second blank
space; and
c. Inserting the number “7” in the third blank
space;
(89) Amend PMRMR-023-025 D. (26) by:
a. Inserting the number “10” in the first blank
space;
b. Inserting the number “10” in the second blank
space;
c. Inserting the number “10” in the third blank space;
and
d. Inserting the number “10” in the fourth blank
space;
(90) Amend PMRMR-024-010 A. by:
a. Inserting the time “9:00” in the blank space
in (1)(a); and
b. Inserting the time “10:00” in the blank space
in (1)(b);
(91) Amend PMRMR-024-010 B. by inserting the
amount “$500” in the blank space in paragraph (8);
(92) Amend PMRMR-024-010 C. by:
a. Deleting the word “Commission” in paragraph
(1) and replacing it with the phrase “racing secretary”;
b. Inserting the number “30” in the first blank
space in (3)(b);
c. Inserting the number “60” in the second blank
space in (3)(b);
d. Deleting the word “Commission” in the second
sentence of (3)(b) and replacing it with the phrase “board of judges”; and
e. Inserting the number “30” in the blank space
in (3)(c);
(93) Amend PMRMR-024-010 D. by inserting the
number “2” in the blank space;
(94) Amend PMRMR-024-015 A. (1)(a) by deleting the
word “may” and replacing it with the word “shall”;
(95) Amend PMRMR-024-020 (7) by:
a. Deleting the phrase “with the representative
of the drivers and trainers and a representative of management. If required by the judges and the
representative of the drivers and trainers shall conduct a secret ballot of the
drivers and trainers of horses participating in that program of racing”; and
b. Deleting the phrase “If the vote of the
drivers and trainers determines that more than ___ percent vote against racing,
the card shall be cancelled. If more
than ___ percent and less than ___ percent vote to race, trainers will be
allowed to withdraw horses without penalty.
If more than ___ percent vote to race, the regular rules of withdrawal
and scratching of horses will apply”;
(96) Amend PMRMR-024-025 by:
a. Inserting the number “30” in the blank space
in (1)(e);
b. Inserting the number “14” in the blank space
in (1)(f); and
c. Deleting the parenthetical “(Number of
Times)” in (1)(k)(4) and replacing it with the word “once”;
(97) Amend PMRMR-024-030 B.
by deleting the phrase “and be shown on the program”;
(98) Amend PMRMR-024-035 A. by:
a. Inserting the number “10” in the blank space
in paragraph (3); and
b. Inserting the number “3” in the blank space
in paragraph (4);
(99) Amend paragraph PMRMR-024-035 J. (1) by
inserting a new subparagraph (m) immediately before paragraph (2) to read as
follows:
“(m) Fail to react to an excessive slow Ľ.”;
(100) Amend PMRMR-024-035 by deleting the second
section B., entitled “
(101) Amend chapter PMRMR-025 by deleting the words
“steward” and “stewards” throughout the chapter and replacing them with the
words “judge” and “judges” respectively;
(102) Amend PMRMR-025-010 B.
(1) by:
a. Deleting the phrase “as otherwise provided by
this subsection”; and
b. Inserting in place of the deleted phrase,
after the word “except,” the phrase “for a veterinary assistant operating under
the direction of a veterinarian licensed by the Commission or as otherwise
provided by this subsection or by Pari 700;”
(103) Amend the first sentence of PMRMR-025-010 B.
(3) by:
a. Deleting the phrase “unless otherwise
approved by the Commission”; and
b. Inserting in place of the deleted phrase,
after the word “grounds,” the phrase “other than a licensed veterinarian except
as provided below”;
(104) Amend PMRMR-025-010 B. (3) by deleting the
third sentence and replacing it with “A person who has a medical
condition which makes it necessary to have a syringe at any location under the
jurisdiction of the Commission, that person shall upon request of the
Commission furnish a letter from a licensed physician explaining why it is
necessary for the person to possess a syringe, and must comply with any
conditions and restrictions set by the Commission.”;
(105) Amend PMRMR-025-010 B. (4) by deleting the
citation “PMRMR-011-020 F.” and replacing it with the citation “PMRMR-025-020”;
(106) Amend PMRMR-025-010 B. by adding a
subparagraph (5) reading as follows:
“Any horse entered for
racing must be present on the grounds 5 hours prior to the post time of the
race they are entered in.”
(107) Amend PMRMR-025-010 C. (1) by:
a. Deleting the phrase “a form(s) approved” after
the phrase “in writing on” and replacing it with the phrase “the medication
report form prescribed”;
b. Inserting the phrase “the judges or
other Commission designee at the racetrack where the horse is entered to run or
as otherwise specified by the Commission,”before the phrase “the name of the
horse treated”; and
c. Inserting the phrase “or the judges” after
the second phrase “official veterinarian”;
(108) Amend PMRMR-025-010 C. (2) by deleting the
word “report” and replacing it with the phrase “medication report form”;
(109) Amend PMRMR-025-010 C. (3) by deleting the
phrase “report shall be on file not later than the time prescribed by the
official veterinarian” and replacing it with the phrase “medication report form
must be filed by the treating veterinarian not later than post time of the race
for which the horse is entered”;
(110) Amend PMRMR-025-010 C. (4) by:
a. Deleting the word “veterinarian” and
replacing it with the phrase “medication”;
b. Inserting the word “form” after the word
“Report”;
c. Inserting the phrase “, if any,” after the
word “extent”;
d. Inserting the word “rules” before the word
“violation”; and
e. Deleting the phrase “of these rules” after
the word “violation”;
(111) Amend PMRMR-025-015 by:
a. Deleting paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (5)
entirely and renumbering paragraph (4) as paragraph (2);
b. Inserting the following as a new paragraph
(1) after the introductory phrase “The following are considered prohibited
practices”:
“(1) Those practices and the use of those
substances which are prohibited under Pari 700”; and
c. Replacing the “X” and blank spaces appearing in paragraph (4), renumbered here as
paragraph (2), with the number “10”;
(112) Amend PMRMR-025-020 by:
a. Inserting immediately after the title of the section a sentence reading as
follows:
“The rules of the Commission
relating to the use of prohibited
substances and practices in horse racing shall be as set forth in Pari 700”;
b. Deleting from the introductory paragraph the
sentences reading “The stewards shall also consult with the official
veterinarian to determine the nature and seriousness of the laboratory finding
or the medication violation and if the violation was a result of the administration
of a therapeutic medication as documented in a veterinarian’s report received per PMRMR-011-010 (C). Provided, however, that in the event a
majority of the stewards determine that mitigating circumstances require
imposition of a lesser penalty they may impose the lesser penalty. In the event a majority of the stewards wish
to impose a greater penalty or a penalty in excess of the authority granted to
them, then, and in such event, they may impose the maximum penalty authorized
and refer the matter to the with specific recommendations for further action.
In determining if there are mitigating circumstances surrounding a medication
violation for substances referred to in sections E, F, H and I of the Rule the
stewards shall consider, at least the following:”;
c. Inserting in the introductory paragraph,
immediately before item number 1., a sentence reading as follows:
“ Penalties for all medication and drug
violations shall be investigated and reviewed on
a case-by-case basis. Extenuating factors
include, but are not limited to:”
d. Inserting in item
number 1. the phrase “ veterinarian and owner” after the word “trainer”;
e. Inserting in
item number 3. the word “legal” before the word “availability”;
f. Deleting
from item number 4. the word “use” and inserting in its place the phrase “or
intentionally administered the drug” after the word “drug”;
g. Deleting from item number 8. the phrase “Veterinarian’s Report(s), and” and
inserting in its place the phrase “Medication Report Form”;
h. Inserting at the end of item number 9. the
word and punctuation “, and;”;
i. Inserting
after item number 9. a new item 10. reading as follows:
“10. Whether the
licensed trainer was acting under the advice of a licensed veterinarian”;
j. Inserting after the new item 10. an
unnumbered concluding paragraph reading as follows:
“As
a result of the investigation, there may be mitigating circumstances for which
a lesser or no penalty is appropriate for the
licensee and aggravating factors, which may increase the penalty beyond the
minimum.”;
k. Deleting the content of section “A,” “Uniform
Classification Guidelines,” entirely
and inserting in its place the following sentence:
“A. Uniform Classification Guidelines - The classification
guidelines for foreign or prohibited
substances and prohibited practices shall be as set forth in Pari 700.”
l. Deleting the content of section “B,”
“Penalties,” entirely and
inserting in its place the following sentence:
“B. Penalties - The penalties for violation of
the Commission’s rules on the use of foreign or prohibited
substances and prohibited practices in horse racing shall be as set forth in
Pari 700, subject to the additional provisions appearing above.”
(113) Amend PMRMR-025-020 C. (1) by inserting in
the second sentence the phrase “substances prohibited
under Pari 700 and” after the phrase “substances include”;
(114) Amend PMRMR-025-020 E. by deleting the
content of section E., “Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Drugs (NSAIDs)” and all of its paragraphs and subparagraphs entirely and
inserting in its place the following:
“E. Non-Steroidal
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
(1) Phenylbutazone
may be administered only to horses 3 years of age and older.
(2) Phenylbutazone
may not be administered in an amount that results in more than 5 micrograms per
milliliter of blood plasma/serum being present in the horse, as determined by
the analysis of an official test sample.
(3) Phenylbutazone
is not permissible at any level in horses below the age of 3 years.
(4) A violation of the above provisions relative
to phenylbutazone shall, for the purpose of the imposition of penalties, be
treated as if it constitutes an infraction of the ARCI Uniform Classification Guidelines,
as described in Pari 700, for which the penalty provisions relative to a class
4 drug apply.
(115) Amend
PMRMR-025-020 F. (1) by:
a. Inserting
a new subparagraph (e) reading as follows:
“(e) Furosemide shall only be administered
on association grounds”; and
b. Inserting a new subparagraph (f) reading as
follows:
“(f) Upon the request of the Commission’s
designee, the veterinarian administering the authorized bleeder medication
shall surrender the syringe used to administer such medication which may then
be submitted for testing.”
(116) Amend PMRMR-025-020
by:
a. Deleting section H and all of its paragraphs
and subparagraphs entirely; and
b. Deleting section I and all of its paragraphs and subparagraphs
entirely;
(117) Amend
PMRMR –025-023 A. (4) by:
a. Deleting the phrase “A track security guard”
and replacing it with the phrase “The Commission or its designee”;
b. Inserting the phrase “or association” before
the phrase “identification badge”; and
c. Deleting the phrase “and
immediately following” after the word “during”;
(118) Amend
PMRMR- 025-023-B. (1) by adding the phrase “or the Commission racing lab” after
the word “veterinarian”;
(119) Amend
PMRMR-025-023 B. (2) by deleting the paragraph, and all of its subparagraphs,
entirely;
(120) Amend PMRMR-025-023 C. by deleting the section and all of its paragraphs
and subparagraphs entirely;
(121) Amend PMRMR-025-023 D. by:
a. Renumbering
the section as PMRMR-025-023 C.;
b. Amending the introductory paragraph by
deleting the phrase “either primary or split” after the word “conducting”;
c. Deleting the “committee note” appearing after
paragraph D. (1), renumbered here as C.
(1), entirely; and
d. Deleting the phrase “LC/MS” and replacing it
with the phrase “GC/MS”
(122) Amend PMRMR-025-025 by deleting the
phrase “workout or”;
(123) Amend
PMRMR-025-030 A. (2) by deleting the phrase “or the racing veterinarian”;
(124) Amend
PMRMR-025-030 A. (4) (e) by deleting the phrase “and/or the racing
veterinarian”;
(125) Amend PMRMR-025-030 A. (6) by
deleting the phrase “and/or the racing veterinarian”; and
(126) Amend PMRMR-025-030 C. by renumbering the sentence beginning “The cost of,”
appearing after subparagraph (4), as subparagraph (5).
Source. #8605, eff
4-12-06; amd by #9248, eff 8-29-08
PART Pari 605
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
Pari
605.01 Occupational Licenses Required.
(a) The following individuals and entities shall
not carry out their duties on the racing premises without holding an
occupational license issued annually by the commission pursuant to RSA 284:19:
(1) Any owner-trainer-driver;
(2) Any owner-trainer;
(3) Any owner-driver;
(4) Any driver-trainer;
(5) Any owner;
(6) Any driver;
(7) Any trainer;
(8) Any assistant trainer;
(9) Any equine dentist;
(10) Any blacksmith;
(11) Any veterinarian;
(12) Any veterinary assistant;
(13) Any stable employee
(14) Any judge;
(15) Any racing secretary;
(16) Any assistant racing secretary;
(17) Any clerk to the racing secretary;
(18) Any director of racing;
(19) Any clerk of the course;
(20) Any horseman’s bookkeeper;
(21) Any race starter;
(22) Any starting gate driver;
(23) Any announcer;
(24) Any race charter;
(25) Any paddock judge;
(26) Any paddock judge assistant;
(27) Any horse identifier;
(28) Any patrol judge;
(29) Any racing official trainee;
(30) Any photo finish operator;
(31) Any video equipment operator;
(32) Any timer;
(33) Any mutuel manager;
(34) Any mutuel department employee;
(35) Any food concession manager;
(36) Any food concession employee;
(37) Any chief of security;
(38) Any security personnel;
(39) Any admissions manager;
(40) Any admissions employee;
(41) Any director of maintenance;
(42) Any maintenance employee;
(43) Any course maintenance employee;
(44) Any vendor who will be present on the racing
premises;
(45) Any totalisator company;
(46) Any employee of a totalisator company who
will be present on the racing premises; and
(47) Any employee of a licensee not otherwise
specified in (1) through (46) above.
(b) An occupational license shall be valid
through December 31 of the year for which the license is issued.
(c) Persons required to be occupationally
licensed shall:
(1) Apply for and receive their licenses before assuming
their duties on the premises or before January first of each year, as
applicable;
(2) Submit a completed occupational license
application on a form furnished by the commission; and
(3) Pay the fee specified in Pari 605.02.
Source. #8605, eff
4-12-06
Pari
605.02 Occupational License Fees.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in (b) below,
occupational license fees shall be as follows:
Table 605.1 Occupational License Fees
|
Occupational License: |
Fees: |
|
Owner-trainer-driver |
$90.00 |
|
Owner-trainer |
$60.00 |
|
Owner-driver |
$60.00 |
|
Driver-trainer |
$60.00 |
|
Owner |
$40.00 |
|
Driver |
$40.00 |
|
Trainer |
$40.00 |
|
Assistant trainer |
$25.00 |
|
Equine dentist |
$30.00 |
|
Blacksmith |
$30.00 |
|
Veterinarian |
$40.00 |
|
Veterinary assistant |
$25.00 |
|
Stable employee |
$10.00 |
|
Judge |
$30.00 |
|
Racing secretary |
$50.00 |
|
Assistant racing secretary |
$35.00 |
|
Clerk to the racing secretary |
$20.00 |
|
Director of racing |
$50.00 |
|
Clerk of the course |
$30.00 |
|
Horsemen’s bookkeeper |
$30.00 |
|
Race starter |
$30.00 |
|
Starting gate driver |
$30.00 |
|
Announcer |
$30.00 |
|
Race charter |
$30.00 |
|
Paddock judge |
$30.00 |
|
Paddock judge assistant |
$25.00 |
|
Horse identifier |
$30.00 |
|
Patrol judge |
$30.00 |
|
Racing official trainee |
$20.00 |
|
Photo finish operator |
$30.00 |
|
Video equipment operator |
$30.00 |
|
Timer |
$30.00 |
|
Mutuel manager |
$40.00 |
|
Mutuel department employee |
$20.00 |
|
Food concession manager |
$40.00 |
|
Food concession employee |
$10.00 |
|
Chief of security |
$40.00 |
|
Security personnel |
$20.00 |
|
Admissions manager |
$40.00 |
|
Admissions employee |
$10.00 |
|
Director of maintenance |
$40.00 |
|
Occupational License: |
Fees: |
|
Maintenance employee |
$10.00 |
|
Course maintenance employee |
$10.00 |
|
Vendor |
$40.00 |
|
Vendor employee |
$10.00 |
|
Totalisator company |
$250.00 |
|
Totalisator company manager |
$40.00 |
|
Employee of the totalisator
company |
$20.00 |
|
Licensee's employee not
otherwise specified |
$20.00 |
(b) Occupational license fees for race meetings
at
Table 605.2 Occupational License Fees at Agricultural
Fairs
|
Occupational License: |
Agricultural Fair Fee: |
|
Owner-trainer-driver |
$45.00 |
|
Owner-trainer |
$30.00 |
|
Owner-driver |
$30.00 |
|
Driver-trainer |
$30.00 |
|
Owner |
$20.00 |
|
Driver |
$20.00 |
|
Trainer |
$20.00 |
|
Assistant trainer |
$12.50 |
|
Equine dentist |
|
|
Blacksmith |
$15.00 |
|
Veterinarian |
$20.00 |
|
Veterinary assistant |
$12.50 |
|
Stable employee |
$ 5.00 |
|
Judge |
$15.00 |
|
Racing secretary |
$25.00 |
|
Assistant racing secretary |
$17.50 |
|
Clerk to the racing secretary |
$10.00 |
|
Director of racing |
$25.00 |
|
Clerk of the course |
$15.00 |
|
Horsemen’s bookkeeper |
$15.00 |
|
Race starter |
$15.00 |
|
Starting gate driver |
$15.00 |
|
Announcer |
$15.00 |
|
Race charter |
$15.00 |
|
Paddock judge |
$15.00 |
|
Paddock judge assistant |
$12.50 |
|
Horse identifier |
$15.00 |
|
Patrol judge |
$15.00 |
|
Racing official trainee |
$10.00 |
|
Photo finish operator |
$15.00 |
|
Video equipment operator |
$15.00 |
|
Timer |
$15.00 |
|
Mutuel manager |
$20.00 |
|
Occupational License: |
Agricultural Fair Fee: |
|
Mutuel department employee |
$10.00 |
|
Food concession manager |
$20.00 |
|
Food concession employee |
$ 5.00 |
|
Chief of security |
$20.00 |
|
Security personnel |
$10.00 |
|
Admissions manager |
$20.00 |
|
Admissions employee |
$ 5.00 |
|
Director of maintenance |
$20.00 |
|
Maintenance employee |
$ 5.00 |
|
Course maintenance employee |
$ 5.00 |
|
Vendor |
$20.00 |
|
Totalisator company |
$125.00 |
|
Totalisator manager |
$20.00 |
|
Employee of the totalisator
company |
$10.00 |
|
Licensee's employee not
otherwise specified |
$10.00 |
Source. #8605, eff 4-12-06;
ss by #9230, eff 10-1-08
Pari 605.03 Application Process for Occupational
Licensees Other Than Judges.
(a)
Each person who wishes to apply for an occupational license for any of
the positions set forth in Pari 605.01(a)(1) through (a)(47), other than the
position of judge under Pari 605.01(a)(14), shall submit the following to the
office of the commission located at any racing premises:
(1) A fully executed application form provided
by the commission that contains the information specified in Pari 605.05;
(2) A supplemental application form provided by
the commission that contains the information required for the specific type of
license, as set forth in Pari 605.07 through Pari 605.27;
(3) The supporting materials specified in Pari
605.29; and
(4) The license fee specified in Pari 605.02.
(b) Subject to the exception in (c) below, if the
materials required by (a)(1) through (a)(3) above include a recommendation from
a licensee under RSA 284:15, from an occupational licensee, or from any other
third party, the applicant shall submit the recommendation at the time of the
submission of the application form.
(c) If the materials required by (a)(1) through
(a)(3) above include a recommendation from a board of judges or a judge selected
by the commission, the applicant may submit his or her application form without
such recommendation.
(d) An application form submitted without any
required recommendation of a board of judges or a judge selected by the
commission as allowed in (c) above shall be forwarded by the commission staff
to a board of judges at the racing premises where the application was filed or
to the judge selected by the commission.
(e) Following review of the application materials
by the board of judges or the judge selected by the commission, if required by
this part, the board of judges or the judge selected by the commission shall
forward all application materials to the commission, together with its
recommendation on the application.
(f) As specified in Pari 605.06, recommendations
of a board of judges or of a judge selected by the commission shall be in the
form of:
(1) A writing,
separate from the application, setting forth the board or judge’s
recommendation; or
(2) The
placement of a signature or of signatures on the application form.
(g) Recommendations of the board of judges or of
the judge selected by the commission shall be made within 10 days of the date
that the application is on file with the commission.
(h) An application form or supplemental
application form shall:
(1) Be
completed using a key board or legibly printed in ink;
(2) Be signed
by the applicant; and
(3) Have all
sections completed or designated as not applicable to the applicant.
(i) If the commission, for the purpose of
determining the applicant's qualifications for licensure, requires any
information or documents additional to the materials submitted by the applicant
under (a) above, the commission shall:
(1) Notify the
applicant in writing within 60 days of the date that the application is on file
with the commission; and
(2) Specify the
information or documents which the applicant is required to submit.
(j) If required pursuant to (i) above, the
applicant shall submit any additional information or documents requested by the
commission within 60 days of receipt of the request.
(k) An application shall be considered to be on
file with the commission on the first date that the commission has received:
(1) A fully
completed application form;
(2) A fully completed supplemental application
form;
(3) Proof that the applicant's check has been
deposited and cleared; and
(4) All
required supporting documentation, including, if required, all recommendations
from a board of judges, the judge selected by the commission, a licensee under
RSA 284:15, an occupational licensee or any other third party.
(l) The commission shall approve or deny the
application in writing within 60 days of the date that the application is on
file with the commission or the date that additional information is received by
the commission from the applicant.
(m) The
commission shall approve the application if the applicant has:
(1) Complied
with the application process set forth in this part; and
(2) Met the
qualifications for the type of occupational license for which the application
is made.
(n) The commission shall deny an application if the
applicant has:
(1) Not complied with the application process
set forth in this part;
(2) Not met the
qualifications for occupation licenses as specified in Pari 605.35 unless those
qualifications are waived pursuant
to Pari 605.59;
(3) Not met the
qualifications for the type of occupational license for which the application
is made as specified in Pari 605.36 through 605.58 unless those qualifications
are waived pursuant to Pari 605.59; or
(4) Not
submitted the additional information and documents requested pursuant to (i)
above within 120 days of receipt of the request.
(o) If the
commission denies the application:
(1) The
commission’s written notification pursuant to (l) above shall specify the
reason(s) for denial; and
(2) The
applicant may request a hearing to appeal the denial within 30 days from the
date of the commission’s written notification of the denial.
(p) An
occupational license issued under this section shall expire:
(1) On December
31 of the year for which the license is issued;
(2) Upon
revocation of the license by the commission as specified in RSA 284:16;
(3) If the
license is held by a corporation, partnership or other form of association,
upon a change in either legal or equitable ownership of 50 percent or more of
the association from the ownership that existed at the time that a license was
initially granted to the applicant; or
(4) If a
qualification for a license is that a third party agree to employ an applicant,
upon termination of that employment or upon failure of the person or entity
that has agreed to employ the applicant to do so within 10 days of the issuance
of the license.
(q) If at any time during the term of a license,
the information provided by a licensee in the application form, supplemental
application form or supporting materials becomes inaccurate, the licensee shall
within 30 days of the time that the information becomes inaccurate submit a
written correction to the commission.
Source. #8605, eff
4-12-06
Pari 605.04 Temporary
Occupational License.
(a) An
applicant shall be granted a temporary occupational license if the applicant
for licensure or renewal submits the following to the office of the commission
located at any racing premises prior to the date of expiration of any existing
license:
(1) A fully
completed application form;
(2) A fully
completed supplemental application form;
(3) Cash, or a
check drawn on an account with sufficient funds, to cover the licensure fee;
and
(4) Required
supporting documentation, including all recommendations, if required.
(b) A temporary license shall expire upon the
occurrence of any of the following, whichever occurs earlier:
(1) Action by
the commission on the applicant’s application for licensure or renewal;
(2) The
expiration of the period set forth in Pari 605.03(j);
(3)
Notification that the applicant’s check for the licensure will not be
honored;
(4) The
withdrawal of the application by the applicant;
(5) Discovery
of any matter that would disqualify the applicant from licensure in the
position sought;
(6) The
revocation of the temporary license by the commission; or
(7) The
expiration of the period of 60 days as specified in Pari 605.03(l).
(c) Pursuant to
RSA 284:19, a temporary license shall be granted to any person if that person:
(1) Acts on
behalf of an owner who is not in
(2) Intends to
enter a horse in a harness race or participate in harness racing.
(d) The
temporary license issued pursuant to (c) above shall expire 10 days after the
date of issuance unless revoked by the commission prior to the expiration date.
Source. #8605, eff
4-12-06
Pari 605.05 Application
Form for Occupational Licenses for Positions Other Than Judge.
(a) On a form provided by the commission, an
applicant for an occupational license other than that of judge under Pari
605.01 (a)(14) shall supply the following:
(1) The type of
license for which the applicant is applying;
(2) The year
for which the applicant is applying for a license;
(3) If the
applicant is an individual:
a. The
applicant's:
1. Full name;
2. Date of
birth;
3. Place of
birth;
4. Social
security number pursuant to RSA 161-B:11, VI-a and (b) below;
6. Residential
mailing address, if different from the street address;
7. Residential
telephone number; and
8. Personal
e-mail address;
b. A
description of the applicant, including the applicant’s:
1. Age;
2. Gender;
3. Height;
4. Weight;
5. Hair color;
and
6. Eye color;
c. Whether the
applicant is married or single;
d. Whether or
not the applicant is a citizen of the
e. If the
applicant is not a citizen of the United States, the name of the nation in
which the individual holds citizenship and a description of the documentation
possessed by the applicant relative to his or her presence in the United
States, together with any identifying numbers assigned to that documentation;
f. The trade name, if any, under which the
applicant proposes to conduct business;
g. The name,
address and telephone number of the applicant’s present employer, if any;
h. The title of
the applicant’s current job;
i. The name,
address, telephone number and relationship of the applicant’s nearest living relative;
(4) If the
applicant is a corporation, partnership or other association:
a. The name,
title within the association, address and telephone number of each of the
applicant’s officers, directors, trustees and owners; and
b. The
applicant’s federal tax identification number;
(5) The street
address of the applicant’s principal place of business;
(6) The mailing
address of the applicant’s principal place of business, if different from the
street address;
(7) The applicant’s
business e-mail address;
(8) Whether or not the applicant is able to
perform those duties of the position for which the applicant is applying for an
occupational license as set forth in this part;
(9) Whether or not, within the past 10 years, the
applicant, and any of the applicant’s officers, directors, owners or trustees,
if any, has or have been convicted of or pleaded guilty, as an adult in any
jurisdiction, to any felony which has not been annulled;
(10) If the answer to (9) above is yes:
a. The name of
each person or association convicted or which pleaded guilty;
b. A
description of each felony;
c. The date of
each conviction or guilty plea;
d. The name and
location of the court where the applicant, officer, director, owner or trustee
was convicted or pleaded guilty; and
e. A
description of each sentence imposed;
(11) Whether or not, within the past 10 years, the
applicant, and any of the applicant’s
officers, directors, owners or trustees, if any, has or have been convicted
of or pleaded guilty, in any jurisdiction, to a violation of any law relative
to gaming or gambling or any law relating to cruelty to animals, which has not
been annulled;
(12) If the answer to (11) above is yes,
a. The name of
each person or association convicted or which pleaded guilty;
b. A
description of each offense;
c. The date of
each conviction or guilty plea;
d. The name and
location of the court where the applicant, officer, director, owner or trustee
was convicted or pleaded guilty; and
e. A
description of each sentence imposed;
(13) Whether or not, within the past 2 years, the
applicant, and any of the applicant’s officers, directors, owners or trustees,
if any, has or have been convicted of or pleaded guilty, as an adult in any
jurisdiction, to any misdemeanor involving a controlled substance which has not
been annulled;
(14) If the answer to (13) above is yes:
a. The name of each
person or association convicted or which pleaded guilty;
b. A
description of each misdemeanor;
c. The date of
each conviction or guilty plea;
d. The name and
location of each court where the applicant, officer, director, owner or trustee
was convicted or pleaded guilty; and
e. A
description of each sentence imposed;
(15) Whether or
not the applicant, and any of the applicant’s officers, directors, owners or
trustees, if any, is or are currently subject to the revocation or suspension
of a license or occupational license relating to pari-mutuel wagering,
greyhound racing or horse racing in this or any other jurisdiction;
(16) If the
answer to (15) above is yes:
(1) The name of
each person or association so subject;
(2) The
jurisdiction in which each suspension or revocation occurred;
(3) The date of
each revocation or suspension; and
(4) A
description of the terms of each revocation or suspension;
(17) Whether or not the applicant, and any of the applicant’s
officers, directors, owners or trustees, if any, is or are currently not the
holder of a license or occupational license relating to pari-mutuel wagering,
greyhound racing or horse racing license issued in this or any other
jurisdiction because such a license or occupational license was voluntarily
surrendered while a proceeding was pending against the applicant for alleged
misconduct;
(18) If the answer to (17) above is yes:
a. The name of
each person or association making such a surrender;
b. The
jurisdiction in which the surrender was made;
c. The date of
the surrender; and
d. A
description of the alleged misconduct;
(19) Whether or
not the applicant, and any of the applicant’s officers, directors, owners or
trustees, if any, is or are currently subject to exclusion from any premises at
which the racing of horses or greyhounds or pari-mutuel wagering is held;
(20) If the answer to (19) above is yes:
a. The name of
the person or association so subject;
b. The jurisdiction
imposing the exclusion;
c. The date and
terms of the exclusion; and
d. The reason
for such exclusion;
(21) Whether or
not the applicant, and any of the applicant’s officers, directors, owners or
trustees, if any, is or are currently subject to a determination that he or she
is ineligible to engage in the racing or training of any horse or greyhound, or
to engage in pari-mutuel wagering, as the result of misconduct in this or any
other jurisdiction;
(22) If the
answer to (21) above is yes:
a. The name of
the person or association subject to the determination;
b. The
jurisdiction making the determination;
c. The date of
the determination; and
d. The reason
for the determination;
(23) Whether or
not the applicant, and any of the applicant’s officers, directors, owners or
trustees, if any, has or have ever owned, operated or been associated in any
way with any illegal gambling enterprise;
(24) Whether or
not the applicant, and any of the applicant’s officers, directors, owners or
trustees, if any, has or have previously been licensed by the commission and,
if so:
a. The name of
each person or association holding a license;
b. The type of
license held; and
c. The year or
years of such licensure;
(25) Whether or not the applicant, and any of the
applicant’s officers, directors, owners or trustees, if any, has or have previously been licensed by an agency,
commission or other authority in another state or nation that is responsible
for issuing licenses relative to pari-mutuel wagering, greyhound racing or
horse racing and, if so:
a. The name of
each person or association so licensed;
b. The name of
each jurisdiction in which a license was held;
c. Each type of
license held; and
d. The year or
years of such license or licenses;
(26) The applicant’s signature, or, if the applicant is a corporation or
other form of association, the signature of the applicant’s duly authorized representative,
on a statement preprinted on the form stating that:
a. The
applicant agrees to abide by the rules of the New Hampshire racing and
charitable gaming commission and the laws of the State of New Hampshire relative
to greyhound racing, horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering;
b. The
information provided on the application form is true, accurate and complete;
and
c. The
applicant acknowledges that, pursuant to RSA 641:3, making a false statement on
this application form is punishable as a crime; and
(27) The date
of the signature described in (26) above.
(b) The
occupational license application shall contain the following notice regarding
the requirement to provide the applicant’s social security number as required
by (a)(3)a.4. above:
“The
commission will deny your occupational license if you refuse to submit your
social security number (SSN). Your
professional license will not display your SSN and your SSN will not be made
available to the public.
The
commission is required to obtain your SSN for the purpose of child support
enforcement and in compliance with RSA 161-B:11. This collection of your SSN is mandatory.”
Source. #8605, eff 4-12-06;
amd by #9248, eff 8-29-08
Pari 605.06 Judges’
Recommendations.
(a) A judge
shall recommend licensure of an applicant either by:
(1) Placing, in
an area near the signature line of an application form marked “for official use
only”, his or her signature on a line that specifies whether the judge is
selected by the commission, by a licensee under RSA 284:15, or by the other
judges as a temporary judge; or
(2) Submitting
his or her recommendation regarding licensure in the form of a separate written
document.
(b) Separate
written documents under (a)(2) above shall bear the name and signature of the
judge and the date of signing.
Source. #8605, eff
4-12-06
Pari 605.07 Supplemental
Application Form for Horse Owner, Owner-Trainer, Owner-Driver or
Owner-Trainer-Driver.
(a) On a form provided by the commission, an
applicant for an occupational license as a horse owner, owner-trainer,
owner-driver or owner-trainer-driver shall, in addition to the application form
specified in Pari 605.05, supply the following:
(1) The name of
the applicant as it appears on the form specified in Pari 605.05;
(2) Whether or
not the applicant is a member of the United States Trotting Association (USTA),
and if so, the applicant’s USTA membership number and expiration date;
(4) Whether or
not the applicant races horses under a stable name, and if so, the stable’s
name, address and telephone number;
(5) Whether or
not the applicant currently possesses the financial ability to pay all bills
incurred within the state of New Hampshire relating to the care and maintenance
of horses which the person owns or trains;
(6) The names, street
addresses and telephone numbers of 2 personal references, other than relatives,
whom the applicant has known for at least 2 years;
(7) The name
and USTA tattoo number of each horse owned by the applicant;
(8) Whether or
not any individual, corporation or association other than the applicant has a
financial interest of any kind in any horse owned by the applicant, including
but not limited to any outstanding loan relative to the horse, or any equity or
leasehold interest in the horse;
(9) If the
applicant is applying for a license as an owner-trainer or
owner-trainer-driver:
a. The name,
address and telephone number of each owner for whom the applicant will be
training horses;
b. The name of
each stable for whom the applicant will be training horses;
c. The name and
USTA tattoo number of each horse that the applicant will train;
d. If the
applicant intends to train horses for individuals or stables other than him or
herself, the name, address and telephone number of each owner or stable recommending
the applicant for the occupational license; and
e. Whether the
applicant has at least 3 months experience as an assistant trainer;
(10) If the
applicant is applying for a license as an owner-driver, owner-trainer or
owner-trainer-driver:
a. Whether or
not the applicant is licensed by the USTA for the calendar year being applied
for; and
b. A list of
all current and previous USTA licenses held by the applicant for the most
recent 3 years of licensure;
(11) The applicant’s
signature, on the statement set forth in Pari 605.28; and
(12) The date
of the signature described in (11) above.
(b) If at any time during the term of a license,
the information provided by a licensee in the application form, supplemental
application form, or supporting materials relating to horses owned or trained
by the licensee becomes inaccurate, the licensee shall, immediately upon the
information becoming inaccurate, submit a written correction to the following
officials, at the racing premises at which the application being corrected was
filed:
(1) The racing
secretary; and
(2) The judge
appointed by the commission.
Source. #8605, eff
4-12-06
Pari 605.08 Supplemental
Application Form for Horse Trainer, Assistant Trainer or Driver-Trainer.
(a) On a form provided by the commission, an
applicant for an occupational license as a horse trainer, assistant trainer or
driver, shall, in addition to the application form specified in Pari 605.05,
supply the following:
(1) The name of
the applicant as it appears on the form specified in Pari 605.05;
(2) Whether or
not the applicant is a member of the USTA, and if so, the applicant’s
membership number and expiration date;
(3) Whether or
not the applicant is currently licensed by the USTA for the calendar year being
applied for;
(4) A list of
all current and previous USTA licenses held by the applicant for the most
recent 3 years of licensure;
(5) Whether the
applicant has 3 months experience as an assistant trainer;
(6) The name,
address and telephone number of each owner for whom the applicant will be
training horses;
(7) The name of
each stable for whom the applicant will be training horses;
(8) The name and
USTA tattoo number of each horse that the applicant will train;
(9) Whether or
not the applicant currently possesses the financial ability to pay all bills
incurred within the state of
(10) The names,
street addresses and telephone numbers of 2 personal references, other than
relatives, whom the applicant has known for at least 2 years;
(11) The name,
address and telephone number of each owner or stable recommending the applicant
for an occupational license;
(12) The
applicant’s signature on the statement set forth in Pari 605.28; and
(13) The date
of the signature described in (12) above.
(b) If at any time during the term of a license,
the information provided by a licensee in the application form, supplemental
application form, or supporting materials relating to horses trained by the
licensee becomes inaccurate, the licensee shall, immediately upon the
information becoming inaccurate, submit a written correction to the following
officials, at the racing premises at which the application being corrected was
filed:
(1) The racing
secretary; and
(2) The judge
appointed by the commission.
Source. #8605, eff 4-12-06
Pari 605.09 Supplemental
Application Form for Harness Racing Driver.
On
a form provided by the commission, an applicant for an occupational license as
a driver shall, in addition to the application form specified in Pari 605.05,
supply the following:
(a) The name of
the applicant as it appears on the form specified in Pari 605.05;
(b) Whether or
not the applicant is a member of the USTA, and if so, the applicant’s
membership number and expiration date;
(c) Whether or
not the applicant is currently licensed by the USTA for the calendar year being
applied for;
(d) A list of
all current and previous USTA licenses held by the applicant for the most
recent 3 years of licensure;
(e) The name,
address and telephone number of each owner for whom the applicant will be driving
horses;
(f) The name of
each stable for whom the applicant will be driving horses;
(g) The names,
street addresses and telephone numbers of 2 personal references, other than
relatives, whom the applicant has known for at least 2 years;
(h) The name,
address and telephone number of each owner or stable recommending the applicant
for the occupational license;
(i) The
applicant’s signature on the statement set forth in Pari 605.28; and
(j) The date of
the signature described in (i) above.
Source. #8605, eff
4-12-06
Pari 605.10 Supplemental
Application Form for Veterinarian or Veterinarian Assistant. On a form provided by the commission, an
applicant for an occupational license as a veterinarian or veterinarian
assistant shall, in addition to the application form specified in Pari 605.05,
supply the following:
(a) The name of
the applicant as it appears on the form specified in Pari 605.05;
(b) Whether or
not the applicant currently possesses a license to practice veterinary medicine
in the state of
(c) The names of all jurisdictions in which the
applicant has been admitted to the practice of veterinary medicine and the year
of admission to practice;
(d) Whether or
not the applicant’s license to practice veterinary medicine in this or any
other jurisdiction is subject to suspension or revocation;
(e) The
name, address and telephone number of the person, corporation or association
licensed under RSA 284:15 recommending the applicant for occupational
licensure;
(f) In the case of a
veterinarian assistant, the name, address and telephone number of an
occupationally licensed veterinarian who has agreed to supervise the applicant;
(g) The applicant’s
signature on the statement set forth in Pari 605.28; and
(h) The date of
the signature described in (g) above.
Source. #8605, eff
4-12-06
Pari 605.11 Supplemental
Application Form for Harness Racing Secretary. On a form provided by the commission, an
applicant for an occupational license as a harness racing secretary shall, in
addition to the application form specified in Pari 605.05, supply the
following:
(a) The name of
the applicant as it appears on the form specified in Pari 605.05;
(b) Whether or
not the applicant is a member of the USTA, and if so, the applicant’s
membership number and expiration date;
(c) Whether or
not the applicant is currently licensed as a racing secretary by the USTA for
the calendar year being applied for;
(d) A list of
all current and previous USTA licenses held by the applicant for the most
recent 3 years of licensure;
(e) The name,
address and telephone number of the person, corporation or association licensed
under RSA 284:15 recommending the applicant for the occupational license;
(f) Whether or
not the applicant has successfully completed on-the-job-training under the
supervision of a current or formerly licensed racing secretary;
(g) If the answer
to (f) above is yes, the name of the supervising racing secretary or former
racing secretary and the dates and locations of the supervised training;
(h) The
applicant’s signature on the statement set forth in Pari 605.28; and
(i) The date of
the signature described in (e) above.
Source. #8605, eff
4-12-06
Pari 605.12 Supplemental
Application Form for Horse Assistant Racing Secretary or Clerk to the Racing
Secretary. On a form provided by the
commission, an applicant for an occupational license as a horse assistant
racing secretary or clerk to the racing secretary shall, in addition to the
application form specified in Pari 605.05, supply the following:
(a) The name of
the applicant as it appears on the form specified in Pari 605.05;
(b) Whether or
not the applicant is a member of the USTA, and if so, the applicant’s
membership number and expiration date;
(c) Whether or
not the applicant is currently licensed by the USTA for the calendar year being
applied for;
(d) A list of
all current and previous USTA licenses held by the applicant for the most
recent 3 years of licensure;
(e) The name,
address and telephone number of the person, corporation or association licensed
under RSA 284:15 recommending the applicant for occupational licensure;
(f) The name,
address and telephone number of the racing secretary who has agreed to
supervise the applicant;
(g) The
applicant’s signature on the statement set forth in Pari 605.29 below; and
(h) The date of
the signature described in (g) above.
Source. #8605, eff
4-12-06
Pari 605.13 Supplemental
Application Form for Harness Racing Official Trainee. On a form provided by the commission, an
applicant for an occupational license as a horse racing official trainee shall,
in addition to the application form specified in Pari 605.05, supply the
following:
(a) The name of
the applicant as it appears on the form specified in Pari 605.05;