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TITLE 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
PART 8 - TEXAS RACING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 311 - OTHER LICENSES
SUBCHAPTER C - RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS
SECTION/RULE §311.216 - Conduct in Stable Area
Chapter Review Date 08/15/2018

(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.

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.

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