Prior to off-time, the stewards, or their appointed deputy, shall open the claim envelopes for each race, and thereafter check with the horsemen's accountant to ascertain whether the proper credit balance has been established with the association. The association shall provide an agent who shall deliver the claim box to the Steward's stand.
N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-12.18
See: 11 New Jersey Register 463(a), 12 New Jersey Register 208(c).