W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-27

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 178-1-27 - Owners' Authorized Agents

27.1. Permits required. The following provisions apply to the permit requirements for owners' authorized agents:

27.1.a. Each authorized agent shall obtain an occupational permit from the Racing Commission.

27.1.b. An application for a permit shall be filed for each owner represented.

27.1.c. A written instrument signed by the owner shall accompany the authorized agent's application for a permit and shall clearly set forth the delegated powers of the authorized agent. The owners' signature shall be acknowledged before a notary public.

27.1.d. If the written instrument is a power of attorney it shall be filed with the Racing Commission and attached to the application.

27.1.e. An owner wishing to make changes to the written instrument shall do so in writing in a signed, notarized statement.

27.1.f. The authorized agent's appointment may be terminated by the owner, in writing, acknowledged before a notary public and filed with the Commission whereupon the authorized agent's permit shall not be valid.

27.2. Powers and Duties. The following provisions apply to the powers and duties of owners' authorized agents:

27.2.a. An authorized agent holding an occupational permit may perform on behalf of an owner-principal holding an occupational permit all acts as relate to racing, as specified in the agency appointment, that could be performed by an owner-principal if such owner-principal were present.

27.2.b. In executing any document on behalf of an owner-principal, the authorized agent shall clearly identify the authorized agent and the owner-principal.

27.2.c. When an authorized agent enters a claim for the account of an owner-principal, the name of the owner-principal for whom the claim is being made and the name of the authorized agent shall appear on the claim slip or card.

27.2.d. Authorized agents are responsible for disclosure of the true and entire ownership of each horse for which they have authority. Any change in ownership shall be reported immediately to, and approved by, the stewards and recorded by the racing secretary.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-27