Kan. Admin. Regs. § 112-6-4a
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024
Section 112-6-4a - Lead outs(a) The lead out shall not be considered an official for purposes of these regulations. (b)(1) Each licensee shall train lead outs in the scope and proper performance of duties before working official races. (2) Each licensee shall properly train lead outs in the handling of greyhounds. This training shall include the following: (A) The proper method of leading greyhounds; (B) weighing of, placement in, and removal of greyhounds from lock-out kennels; (C) handling of blankets, muzzles, and leashes; (D) placement in the starting box; and (E) returning the greyhound to the kennel representative after the finish of a race. (c)(1) A lead out shall not lead more than one greyhound from the paddock to the starting box during official purse races. More than one greyhound per lead out may be permitted upon application to the racing judges on a performance basis. In official schooling races, a lead out shall not lead more than two greyhounds from the paddock to the starting box. (2) A lead out shall lead the greyhounds from the paddock to the starting box. Owners, trainers, or attendants shall not be allowed to lead any greyhound. (3) Each lead out shall be assigned to a post position by lot by the paddock judge or paddock judge's assistant before each race or performance, and a record of that race or performance shall be maintained. (d)(1) The lead out shall handle each greyhound in a humane manner and shall immediately report any infirmities or physical problems that the lead out observes in greyhounds under that individual's care to the nearest racing official, for notification to the commission veterinarian. (2) The lead out shall be prohibited from holding any conversation with the public or with one another en route to the starting box unless pertaining to subsection (e) of this regulation. (3) Each lead out shall be attired in a clean uniform, present a neat appearance, and act in an orderly manner. (4) The lead out shall be prohibited from smoking unless that individual is 18 years of age or older and on a duly authorized break. (5) The lead out shall be prohibited from smoking, drinking beverages other than water, or eating unless on a duly authorized break and in a designated area. (e)(1) Once the first race of the performance has been removed from the lock-out kennel, each lead out shall remain in the restricted area of the paddock at all times except to accompany an assigned greyhound to the starting box. (2) A lead out not on duty shall be prohibited from entering the paddock until the last race has left the paddock. (3) A lead out shall not remove any racing blankets until the greyhounds are accepted by licensed kennel representatives at the conclusion of the race. (f)(1) No lead out shall be permitted to have any interest in the greyhound racing for the licensee. (2) The lead out shall be prohibited from wagering on the result of any greyhound racing at the racetrack where the lead out is assigned. (g) Any individual found to be in violation of any of this regulation shall be subject to suspension, revocation, fine, or any combination, or any other action that the judges deem necessary. Kan. Admin. Regs. § 112-6-4a
Authorized by K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 74-8804; implementing K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 74-8816; effective Oct. 15, 1999.