La. Admin. Code tit. 35 § I-309
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section I-309 - Protective Helmets and Safety VestsA. All persons mounted on horseback are compelled to wear protective helmets recommended by the stewards and approved by the commission, and a safety vest designed to provide shock-absorbing protection to the upper body, as evidenced by a label with a rating of five, by the British Equestrian Trade Association. This shall also apply to association outriders, pony riders in post parade, and assistant starters. Anyone failing to comply with this requirement may be fined or suspended at the discretion of the stewards and/or commission.La. Admin. Code tit. 35, § I-309
Adopted by the Racing Commission in 1971, promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Racing Commission, LR 2:423 (December 1976), amended LR 3:19 (January 1977), LR 4:271 (August 1978), amended by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Racing Commission, LR 33:844 (May 2007), Amended LR 471637 (11/1/2021).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:141, R.S. 4:142 and R.S. 4:148.