Section Lot 8008.03 - ACRI Model Rules of Racing(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the rules of the commission relating to racing in New Hampshire shall be as set forth in the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), "Model Rules of Racing" (version 8.2, December 2017), available as noted in Appendix B, subject to the amendments set forth in (b) below and to the provisions on prohibited substances and practices in horseracing found in Lot 8009 below.(b) The following amendments shall apply to the item incorporated in (a) above: (1) Amend ARCI -020-010 A. by deleting paragraph (11) entirely;(2) Amend ARCI -020-015 C. by a. Inserting the number "7" in the blank space; andb. Deleting the phrase "with completion of their official business" and replacing it with the phrase "only after being notified in writing by the Commission";(3) Amend ARCI-020-015 D. (6) by inserting the phrase "or the Commission-approved racing laboratory" after the word "veterinarian;"(4) Amend ARCI -020-015 D. (7) (f) by inserting the phrase "recommend to the Commission to" before the word "revoke;"(5) Amend ARCI -020-015 D. (9) by inserting the phrase "30 days beyond end of meet" in the blank space and deleting the words "per violation";(6) Amend ARCI -020-015 D. (14) by inserting the phrase "48 hours" in the blank space;(7) Amend ARCI -020-015 H. (1) by deleting the last sentence and replacing it with the sentence, "The report shall be signed by the Commission judge and filed with the Commission after the end of each race day;"(8) Amend ARCI -020-045 C. (2) by deleting the phrase "and fifths" and replacing it with the phrase "tenths or hundredths;"(9) Amend ARCI -020-060 A. (8) by inserting a period after the final word, "Commission," and inserting thereafter the following sentence: "This provision (8) shall not be construed to require that the official veterinarian be physically present for the taking of all specimens."
(10) Amend ARCI -020-060 A. (10) by deleting the phrase "the racing veterinarian and";(11) Amend ARCI -020-060 A. (13) by inserting the phrase "or unless authorized to do so by the judges" after the word "injury";(12) Amend ARCI -020-060 A. (14) by inserting a comma after the word "Commission", and the phrase "unless authorized to do so by the judges ";(13) Amend the first sentence of ARCI -020-060 B. by:a. Inserting the word "official" before the word "Veterinarian";b. Deleting the word "not" and replacing it with the word "only"; andc. Deleting the phrase "for ___ days" and replacing it with the phrase "by the official veterinarian";(14) Amend the second sentence of ARCI -020-060 B. by deleting the phrase "the ____ day period has expired" and replacing it with the phrase "they have been removed from the list";(15) Delete ARCI -020-065 and all of its sections, paragraphs and subparagraphs entirely;(16) Amend ARCI -021-015 B. (1) by: a. Deleting the parenthetical "(jurisdiction)" and replacing it with the phrase "the state of New Hampshire"; andb. Deleting the phrase "in either case not more than the financial liability of the association permit throughout the race meeting for which the association permit is requested" and replacing it with the phrase "not to exceed the requirements of RSA 284:18";(17) Amend ARCI -021-015 C. (3) by inserting the number "120" in the blank space;(18) Amend ARCI -021-020 A. (5) (a) by: a. Deleting the word "two" and replacing it with the word "one"; andb. Deleting the "s" from the word "beds";(19) Amend ARCI -021-020 A. (5) (b) by inserting the phrase "or registered nurse";(20) Delete ARCI -021-020 A. (8) entirely;(21) Amend ARCI -021-020 A. (9), by deleting the phrase "or when it is following the field during the running of a race";(22) Amend ARCI -021-020 C. (3) by:a. Inserting the phrase "or show on television" in the third sentence, after the word "post";b. Deleting the phrase "from a negative" from the fifth sentence; andc. Inserting the phrase "or electronic files" in the sixth sentence, after the word "negatives";(23) Amend ARCI -021-020 J. (4) (d) by deleting the word "each" and replacing it with the word "one";(24) Amend ARCI -021-020 L. (2) (a) by inserting the number "4" in the blank space;(25) Amend ARCI -021-020 L. (2) (b) by inserting the number "4" in the blank space;(26) Amend ARCI -021-020 L. (2) (d) by inserting the number "2" in the blank space;(27) Amend ARCI -021-020 L. (3) by: a. Deleting the phrase "An association" and replacing it with the phrase "The Commission";b. Inserting the phrase "and the Commission" at the end of the first sentence; andc. Deleting the second sentence;(28) Amend ARCI -021-020 M. (1) by deleting the phrase "the racing veterinarian or";(29) Amend ARCI -021-025 A. (4) by inserting the phrase "the association or" in the second sentence, after the phrase "credentials issued by";(30) Amend ARCI -021-025 B. (2) by: a. Inserting the number "7" in the blank space;b. Deleting the word "marshal's" from before the word "certification" in the first sentence;c. Deleting the word "marshal's" from before the word "plan" in the first sentence and replacing it with the word "official's";d. Deleting the phrase "the fire marshal" in the second sentence and replacing it with the phrase "a fire official"; ande. Inserting a third sentence at the end of the paragraph reading as follows: "For the purposes of this rule, a "fire official" shall be a person authorized by the municipality in which the meet is to be held to conduct fire inspections in order to determine compliance with state, local or other applicable fire regulations or codes, recommend plans for correction of deficiencies or determine compliance with such plans."
(31) Amend ARCI -022-010 A. (1) (b) by inserting the word "and " before the phrase "official veterinarian", and deleting the phrase "and racing veterinarian";(32) Delete ARCI -022-010 A. (1) (d) entirely;(33) Delete ARCI -022-010 A. (3) entirely;(34) Delete ARCI -022-010 B. entirely;(35) Amend ARCI -022-010 C. by deleting the phrase "a North American Pari-Mutuel Regulator's Association (NAPRA) or";(36) Amend ARCI -022-010 H. by deleting paragraphs (7), (8), (9), and (10) in their entirety;(37) Amend ARCI -022-010 P. (o) by deleting the abbreviations "SC, NAPRA";(38) Amend ARCI -022-010 S. by inserting the number "30" in the first blank space, and the amount "$500" in the second blank space;(39) Amend ARCI -022-010 V. by deleting paragraph (3) entirely;(40) Amend ARCI -022-010 W. (1) by inserting the phrase "or identification badge" after the word "license";(41) Amend ARCI -022-010 W. (2) by inserting the phrase "or identification badge" after the word "license";(42) Amend ARCI -022-010 X. (2) by: a. Inserting the phrase ", the state judge or the board of judges" after the phrase "Track security" at the beginning of the first sentence; andb. Deleting the phrase "track security" at the end of the first sentence and replacing it with the phrase "board of judges";(43) Amend ARCI -022-010 BB. by: a. Deleting the phrase "NAPRA or", and "SC/USTA, and"; andb. Inserting the phrase "and USTA" after the abbreviation "RCI";(44) Amend ARCI -022-015 B. (6) by deleting the abbreviation "SC";(45) Amend ARCI -022-015 C. by deleting the abbreviation "or SC";(46) Amend ARCI -022-015 D. (1) by deleting the abbreviation "/SC";(47) Delete ARCI -022-015 D. (2) entirely;(48) Delete ARCI -022-015 D. (4) entirely;(49) Amend ARCI -022-020 C. (4) by inserting the number "24" in the blank space;(50) Amend ARCI -022-020 C. (23) by inserting the number "90" in the blank space;(51) Amend ARCI -022-025 A. (6) by inserting the phrase "and the Horseman's Bookkeeper" after the word "Commission;"(52) Amend ARCI -022-025 B. (4) by deleting the abbreviation "/SC";(53) Amend ARCI -022-030 (2) (a) by deleting the abbreviation "/SC";(54) Amend ARCI -022-040 (2) by inserting the number "3" in the blank space;(55) Amend ARCI -023-010 A. by deleting paragraphs (4) and (5) entirely;(56) Amend ARCI -023-010 D. by inserting the following after the heading "Qualifying Races": (57) Amend ARCI -023-015 A. (1) by deleting the phrase ", schooling or matinee";(58) Amend ARCI -023-015 A. (2) by inserting the number "24" in both the first and the second blank spaces;(59) Amend ARCI -023-015 B. (2) by inserting the number "3" in the blank space;(60) Amend ARCI -023-020 A. by: a. Deleting the word "OR" appearing after paragraph (6);b. Deleting paragraphs (7) and (8) entirely; andc. Inserting the phrase "within 30 days or at the end of the meet" in the blank space in paragraph (10);(61) Amend ARCI -023-020 C. (1) by inserting the phrase "or certified funds" before the phrase "on deposit";(62) Amend ARCI -023-020 C. (4) by: a. Deleting the number "30" and replacing it with the number "15";b. Inserting the word "and" after the word "received"; andc. Deleting the phrase "and whether credit in the required amount has been established" from the second sentence;(63) Amend ARCI -023-020 C. (12) by:a. Inserting the phrase "and blood" after the word "urinalysis" in the first sentence;b. Deleting the word "may" in the first sentence and replacing it with the word "shall"; andc. Inserting the phrase "and blood" after the word "urine" in the second sentence;(64) Amend ARCI -023-020 C. (15) by inserting the number "30" in the blank space;(65) Amend ARCI -023-025 C. (1) by inserting the number "45" in the blank space;(66) Amend ARCI -023-025 C. (2) by: a. Inserting the phrase "December 1st" in the first blank space; andb. Inserting the phrase "November 1st" in the second blank space;(67) Amend ARCI -023-025 C. (3) by inserting the number "10" in the blank space;(68) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (2) (a) by inserting the phrase "October 1st" in the blank space;(69) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (2) (b) by inserting the phrase "November 1st" in the blank space;(70) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (2) (c) by inserting the phrase "April 1st" in the blank space;(71) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (2) (g) by: a. Inserting the phrase "1st" in the first blank space; andb. Inserting the phrase "15th" in the second blank space;(72) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (3) by inserting the number "30" in the first blank space, and the number "7" in the second blank space;(73) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (6) by inserting the number "2" in the blank space;(74) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (7) by inserting the phrase "April 1st" in the blank space;(75) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (10) by: a. Inserting the number "12" in the blank space; andb. Inserting the word "noon" after the word "o'clock";(76) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (11) by inserting the number "15" in the blank space;(77) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (14) by inserting the number "6" in the blank space;(78) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (20) by inserting the number "80" in the blank space;(79) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (21) by inserting the number "75" in the blank space;(80) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (22) by inserting the number "60" in the first blank space, the number "40" in the second blank space, and the number "7" in the third blank space;(81) Amend ARCI -023-025 D. (26) by inserting the number "10" in each of the blank spaces;(82) Amend ARCI -024-010 A. (1)(b) by inserting the time "9:00" in the blank space in (1)(a), and "10:00" in the blank space in (1)(b);(83) Amend ARCI -024-010 B. by inserting the amount "$500" in the blank space in paragraph (8);(84) Amend ARCI -024-010 C. by:a. Deleting the word "Commission" in paragraph (1) and replacing it with the phrase "racing secretary";b. Inserting the number "30" in the first blank space, and the number "60" in the second blank space in (3)(b);c. Deleting the word "Commission" in the second sentence of (3)(b) and replacing it with the phrase "board of judges"; andd. Inserting the number "30" in the blank space in (3)(c);(85) Amend ARCI -024-010 D. by inserting the number "2" in the blank space;(86) Amend ARCI -024-015 A. (1)(a) by deleting the word "may" and replacing it with the word "shall";(87) Amend ARCI -024-020 (7) by:a. Deleting the phrase "with the representative of the drivers and trainers and a representative of management. If required by the judges and the representative of the drivers and trainers shall conduct a secret ballot of the drivers and trainers of horses participating in that program of racing"; andb. Deleting the phrase "If the vote of the drivers and trainers determines that more than ___ percent vote against racing, the card shall be cancelled. If more than ___ percent and less than ___ percent vote to race, trainers will be allowed to withdraw horses without penalty. If more than ___ percent vote to race, the regular rules of withdrawal and scratching of horses will apply";(88) Amend ARCI -024-025 by: a. Inserting the number "30" in the blank space in (1)(e), and the number "14" in the blank space in (1)(f); andb. Deleting the parenthetical "(Number of Times)" in (1)(k)(4) and replacing it with the word "once";(89) Amend ARCI -024-030 B. by deleting the phrase "and be shown on the program";(90) Amend ARCI -024-035 A. by inserting the number "10" in the blank space in paragraph (3), and the number "3" in the blank space in paragraph (4);(91) Amend paragraph ARCI -024-035 J. (1) by inserting a new subparagraph (m) immediately before paragraph (2) to read as follows: (m)" Fail to react to an excessive slow 1/4.";(92) Amend ARCI -024-035 by deleting M., "Passing Lane" and all of its paragraphs and subparagraphs entirely;(93) Amend chapter ARCI -025 by deleting the words "steward" and "stewards" throughout the chapter and replacing them with the words "judge" and "judges" respectively;(94) Amend the first sentence of ARCI -025-010 B. (7) by: a. Deleting the phrase "unless otherwise approved by the Commission"; andb. Inserting in place of the deleted phrase, after the word "grounds," the phrase "other than a licensed veterinarian except as provided below";(95) Amend ARCI -025-020 by: a. Inserting the following at the beginning of the introductory paragraph: "The rules of the Commission relating to the use of prohibited substances and practices in horse racing shall be as set forth in Lot 8009";
b. Deleting from the introductory paragraph the sentences reading "The judge shall also consult with the official veterinarian to determine if the violation was a result of the administration of a therapeutic medication as documented in a veterinarian's Medication Report form received per ARCI -011-010 (C). The judge may also consult with the laboratory director or other individuals to determine the seriousness of the laboratory finding or the medication violation.";c. Deleting the content under section "A," "Uniform Classification Guidelines," entirely and inserting in its place the following sentence: "The classification guidelines for foreign or prohibited substances and prohibited practices shall be as set forth in Lot 8009."
d. Deleting the content under section "B," "Penalties," entirely and inserting in its place the following sentence: "The penalties for violation of the Commission's rules on the use of foreign or prohibited substances and prohibited practices in horse racing shall be as set forth in Lot 8009, subject to the additional provisions appearing above."
(96) Amend ARCI -025-020 C. (1) by inserting in the second sentence the phrase "substances prohibited under Lot 8009 and" after the phrase "substances include";(97) Amend ARCI -025-020 E. by deleting the content under section E., "Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)" and inserting in its place the following: E." Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) (1) Phenylbutazone may be administered only to horses 3 years of age and older.(2) Phenylbutazone shall not be administered in an amount that results in more than 5 micrograms per milliliter of blood plasma/serum being present in the horse, as determined by the analysis of an official test sample.(3) Phenylbutazone shall not be permissible at any level in horses below the age of 3 years.(4) A violation of the above provisions relative to phenylbutazone shall, for the purpose of the imposition of penalties, be treated as if it constitutes an infraction of the ARCI Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances and Recommended Penalties Model Rule (version 13.4, January 2018), available as noted in Appendix B, as described in Lot 8009, for which the penalty provisions relative to a class 4 drug apply."(98) Amend ARCI -025-020 F. (1) by inserting a new subparagraph (g) reading as follows: (g)" Upon the request of the Commission's designee, the veterinarian administering the authorized bleeder medication shall surrender the syringe used to administer such medication which may then be submitted for testing."(99) Amend ARCI -025-020 by deleting section H and all of its paragraphs and subparagraphs entirely;(100) Amend ARCI -025-023 A. (4) by: a. Deleting the phrase "A track security guard" and replacing it with the phrase "The Commission or its designee";b. Inserting the phrase "or association" before the phrase "identification badge"; andc. Deleting the phrase "and immediately following" after the word "during";(101) Amend ARCI -025-023-B. (1) by adding the phrase "or the Commission racing lab" after the word "veterinarian";(102) Amend ARCI -025-023 B. (2) by deleting the paragraph and all of its subparagraphs, entirely;(103) Amend ARCI -025-023 C. by deleting the section and all of its paragraphs and subparagraphs entirely;(104) Amend ARCI -025-025 by deleting the phrase "workout or";(105) Amend ARCI -025-030 A. (2) by deleting the phrase "or the racing veterinarian"; and(106) Amend ARCI -025-030 A. (3) (e), (4), and (5) by deleting the phrase "and/or the racing veterinarian".N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 8008.03
Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12544, Effective 6/1/2018, Expires 6/1/2028.