| (a) An individual may not sleep in the stable area
of an association's grounds except:
(1) in a facility provided for that purpose by the
association in accordance with the Rules;
(2) in a barn that was constructed after 1990 of fire
retardant materials; or
(3) in a tack room that was constructed after 1990
of fire retardant materials, provided the tack room has a window that
opens.
(b) A licensee may not possess, keep, or maintain a
dog in the stable area of an association's grounds unless:
(1) the dog is confined and prevented from going at
large on association grounds; and
(2) the dog is currently vaccinated against rabies.
(c) A licensee who is mounted on a horse or stable
pony on association grounds must wear a safety helmet meeting the
requirements of §311.218 of this title (relating to Safety Equipment)
at all times.
(d) A licensee may not hold a horse in a starting gate
unless the licensee wears properly fastened safety helmet meeting
the requirements of §311.218 of this title.
(e) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection,
a licensee may not operate a motor vehicle in the stable area during
training hours. This subsection does not apply to:
(1) a person who has power of entry under the Act, §3.03;
(2) the stewards;
(3) security personnel employed by the association;
(4) the Commission veterinarian;
(5) the racing secretary;
(6) a veterinarian licensed by the Commission;
(7) an owner or a trainer;
(8) a jockey's agent at a Class 1 racetrack;
(9) a farrier; or
(10) a jockey.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §311.216 adopted to be effective October 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 8973; amended to be effective January 8, 2004, 29 TexReg 380; amended to be effective March 20, 2008, 33 TexReg 2307; amended to be effective October 19, 2015, 40 TexReg 7220 |
