N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-8.21

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:71-8.21 - Presiding judge

(a) The commission may designate a State steward and/or presiding judge for all licensed harness race meetings. The compensation of the State steward and/or presiding judge shall be fixed by the commission and paid by the association. The State steward shall have supervision and ultimate authority over all other race officials including the starter. He shall, in writing, notify the commission of all violations of any rules by an association, its officers or other race officials, giving detailed information thereof. A copy of such notice shall be sent by him to the United States Trotting Association. He shall be responsible for maintenance of the records of the meeting. The presiding judge shall take charge of the declaration box. In addition, he shall supervise or delegate the supervision of the following:

1. The maintenance of the judges' books, the stewards' list and the accident reports;

2. The preparation, delivery and posting of all notices of penalties, rulings and decisions relative to racing;

3. The procedures prescribed by these rules with respect to investigations and hearings;

4. The drivers meetings prescribed by the rules;

5. The handling of entries and declarations to start and the application of preferences to race;

6. All announcements over the public address system pertaining to the race program;

7. The admittance of persons to judges' stand subject to the direction of the commission;

8. The coupling of horses accepted for entry where it is necessary to protect the public interest;

9. The declaration as provided for under the rules of racing.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-8.21

As amended, R.1976 d.125, eff. 4/22/1976.
See: 8 New Jersey Register 47(b), 8 New Jersey Register 308(a).