SECTION 325:20-1-25. Duties of the Safety Steward

  Safety Stewards, when not serving in the steward's stand, shall perform such duties as directed by the Executive Director or as requested by Board of Stewards at the racetrack where the Safety Steward is being utilized. Duties may include, but not limited to, the following:

(1)   Gather information associated with administration or testing of substances administered to horses intended for racing, and report any concerns with compliance to the Stewards, the Executive Director, and/or the Director of Law Enforcement;

(2)   Monitor and observe daily habits and practices of backside activities;

(3)   Monitor compliance for race day permitted substance regulations and prohibited practices;

(4)   Observe permitted substance administration;

(5)   Investigate possible inappropriate or illegal use of substances, such as permitted and prohibited substances and practices that may affect racing performance;

(6)   Investigate fatalities and accidents at racetracks;

(7)   Conduct pre-meet racetrack safety inspections independently or with OHRC law enforcement personnel;

(8)   Participate in resolution of financial complaints;

(9)   Make recommendations to OHRC to ensure the integrity of racing and compliance with horse racing statutes and rules; and

(10)   Provide liaison between the Stewards and OHRC law enforcement staff.

[Source: Added at 36 Ok Reg 1452, eff 9-14-19]