Section 017-5-6 - FacilitiesEvery Association shall provide:
1.Judges' stands: The Judges' stands shall be so located and constructed as to afford to the officials an unobstructed view of the entire track and no obstruction shall be permitted upon the track, or the centerfield. Care shall be taken to maintain the centerfield free of obstructions that may impair the view of the Judges.2. A paddock. Each race paddock shall include:A. Barns that provide adequate stalls for the number of horses that will race on any scheduled race day;B. Clean, equipped and adequately maintained bathroom facilities with toilets;C. Hot and cold running water available in the stall area;D. Adequate lighting and ventilation;E. The paddock areas must be enclosed and capable of being secure to the passage of people and things. F. Stalls in the paddock area shall be adequately cleaned and maintained so as to provide a sanitary environment.3. A public viewing area is optional for Associations, but when present, it shall be an extension of the paddock where horses may be housed for public view prior to their race. This area must be approved by the Commission and must be secure from public entrance. Each horse must be accompanied by a licensed person and housed in a secure stall.4.State Testing Area: Each Association shall provide an area as required by the Commission for the purpose of obtaining and storing test samples and provide adequate space to house the necessary staff to carry out the state testing program(s).5.Commission Office Space: Each Association will provide sufficient space as required by the Commission to house the necessary staff to oversee regulatory functions.6.Lighting: An Association shall provide lighting for the racetrack and the patron facilities that is adequate to ensure the safety and security of the patrons, licensees and horses. Lighting to ensure the proper operation of the videotape and photo finish equipment.