N.J. Admin. Code § 13:73-2.1
The following words and terms, as used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Act" means the New Jersey Horse Racing Injury Compensation Board Act, 34:15-129 et seq.
"Assistant trainer" means a person who assumes the duties and responsibilities of a trainer while assisting the trainer or acting on behalf of the trainer in the training of the horses under his or her charge.
"Board" means the New Jersey Horse Racing Injury Compensation Board established by the New Jersey Horse Racing Injury Compensation Board Act, N.J.S.A. 34:15-129 et seq.
"Commission" means the New Jersey Racing Commission.
"Driver" means a person who drives horses in any race at a track, matinee fair or other non-extended pari-mutuel meeting.
"Driver-trainer" means a person who is licensed as a trainer of horses who also drives horses in any race at a track, matinee fair or other non-extended pari-mutuel meeting.
"Exercise rider" means any person who is conducting a jogging or a work-out of a thoroughbred horse at a racetrack for the purposes of conditioning during training hours.
"Horse racing industry employee" means a jockey, jockey apprentice, driver, exercise rider, or stable employee engaged in performing services for which they are licensed for an owner or thoroughbred trainer in connection with the racing of a horse in New Jersey. All such persons must be licensed by the Commission. The definition also includes a trainer who otherwise would be considered an employee of an owner pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-1 et seq., as well as any person assisting such trainer who is required to be licensed by the Commission.
"Jockey" means a thoroughbred race rider, whether jockey or apprentice.
"Owner" means sole owner, part owner or lessee of a horse. An interest only in the winnings of a horse does not constitute part ownership.
"Stable employee" means a person licensed as a stable employee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:70-4.1(a)12 who is employed by a thoroughbred trainer to perform duties, such as hot walker or groom.
"State" means the State of New Jersey.
"Trainer" means a person licensed by the New Jersey Racing Commission to condition horses for races.
N.J. Admin. Code § 13:73-2.1