SECTION 325:10-1-30. Minimum standards for pari-mutuel racing facility

  In order for an organization to be granted a license to conduct pari-mutuel racing, the facility shall meet but not be limited to the following minimum requirements:

(1)   A track shall include a straightaway course of a minimum of 350 yards in length and a minimum of seventy feet (70') in width. The straightaway shall connect with an oval not less than one-half (2) mile in circumference; except that the width may vary according to the number of horses started in a field, but a minimum of thirty feet (30') shall be allowed for the first two (2) horses with an additional five feet (5') for each added starter; except that as may otherwise be requested by the organization licensee and specifically approved by the Commission.

(2)   The inner and outer rails shall extend the entire length of the straightaway and around the connecting oval; it shall be at least thirty-eight inches (38") and not more than forty-two inches (42") in height, and constructed of material approved by the Commission. Whatever construction material is used must provide for the safety of both horse and rider.

(3)   Stabling facilities should be adequate for the number of horses to be on hand for the meet. In no case will a track with less than two hundred (200) stalls be acceptable.

(4)   Stands for Stewards and Timers shall be located exactly on the finish line and provide a commanding and uninterrupted view of the entire racing strip.

(5)   The paddock shall be spacious enough to provide adequate safety. The jockey's room shall be in or adjacent to the paddock enclosure and shall be equipped with separate but equal complete sanitation facilities including showers for both male and female riders. This area must be fenced to keep out unauthorized persons and provide maximum security and safety. The fence shall be at least four feet (4') high of chain link, V-mesh or similar construction.

(6)   A Test Barn with a minimum of two (2) stalls shall be provided for the purpose of collecting urine specimens. The Test Barn and a walking ring large enough to accommodate several horses cooling out at the same time, shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least eight feet (8') high of chain link, V-mesh, similar, or solid construction. There shall be a maximum of two entrances into the Test Barn enclosure which shall remain locked or guarded at all times. Provisions shall be made in this area for an office to accommodate the needs of the Official Veterinarian and from which s/he can observe the stalls and the entrance into the Test Barn enclosure. The organization shall provide facilities for the immediate cooling and freezing of all urine specimens, and shall make provisions for the specimens to be shipped to the laboratory packed in dry ice.

(7)   A grandstand or bleachers shall be provided for the spectators and shall provide for the comfort and safety of the spectators. Facilities must include restrooms and a public water supply.

[Source: Amended at 18 Ok Reg 3468, eff 6-26-01 through 7-14-02 (emergency); Amended at 30 Ok Reg 496, eff 5-15-13]

Note

EDITOR’S NOTE: This emergency action expired without being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency amendatory action, the last prior permanent text is reinstated. Therefore, on 7-15-02 (after the 7-14-02 expiration of the emergency action), the text of 325:10-1-30 reverted back to the permanent text that was effective prior to enactment of the emergency action on 6-26-01, as last published in the 2001 Edition of the OAC, and remained as such until amended by permanent action on 5-15-13.