SECTION 325:15-5-20. Program Trainer Prohibited

(a)   No licensee shall act as a Program Trainer, nor shall anyone use the services of a Program Trainer. Anyone found to be acting as a Program Trainer or using the services of a Program Trainer shall be responsible for all violations occurring from participation of the horse(s) entered or raced by that person.

(b)   A licensed trainer or individual shall be determined to be acting as a Program Trainer or using the services of a Program Trainer if the licensed trainer or individual:

(1)   Enters into an agreement on behalf of a licensed, unlicensed, ineligible, or suspended person for the sole purpose of completing an entry form for a race;

(2)   Pays an entry, nomination, or starter fee on behalf of a licensed, unlicensed, ineligible or suspended person;

(3)   Claims a horse on behalf of a licensed, unlicensed, ineligible, or suspended person;

(4)   Receives a financial or beneficial interest from a licensed, unlicensed, ineligible, or suspended person for the sole purpose of being listed as the trainer on the official race program; or

(5)   Pays any compensation to the licensed, unlicensed, ineligible, or suspended person.

(c)   A licensed trainer or individual who violates the provisions of subsection (b) shall be subject to the following penalties:

(1)   First offense - six (6) month suspension and a fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00);

(2)   Second offense - one (1) year suspension and a fine of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); and

(3)   Third offense - penalty shall be determined by the Commission.

(d)   Any person who assumes the care, custody, or control of the horses of a licensed, unlicensed, ineligible, or suspended person, shall, upon request, permit Stewards, the Commission, and other law enforcement officers to examine all relevant financial and other records.

[Source: Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1322, eff 6-27-13; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1676, eff 9-14-20]