Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 181.31 - General provisions(a) The licensed racing entity shall ensure that the public areas of the racetrack grounds are designed and maintained for the comfort and safety of the patrons and licensees and are accessible to all persons with disabilities as required by law.(b) The licensed racing entity shall provide and maintain adequate restroom facilities for the patrons and licensees.(c) The licensed racing entity shall provide an adequate supply of free drinking water.(d) The licensed racing entity shall maintain all facilities on the racetrack grounds to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facilities at all times.(e) The licensed racing entity shall ensure the surface of the racetrack is designed, constructed and maintained to provide for the safety of the drivers and horses.(f) The licensed racing entity shall maintain sufficient and adequate equipment and competent personnel for the purpose of continued maintenance of the racetrack surface and plant grounds and facility.(g) During a race performance, the licensed racing entity shall also provide: (1) A first aid room equipped with at least two beds and other appropriate equipment; and(2) The services of at least one physician, a nurse practitioner or paramedic.(h)Human ambulance: A licensed racing entity shall provide and maintain at least one properly equipped human ambulance to be present during qualifying races and during the regular racing program for participants, licensees and patrons. (1) The ambulance shall be staffed with at least two Emergency Medical Technicians.(2) If the ambulance is being used to transport an individual, the association may not conduct a race until the ambulance is replaced.(i) At the beginning of each meet or at least annually, the licensed racing entity shall provide mandatory orientation of racing emergency procedures for all emergency response personnel as previously set forth.