Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XLI - Horseracing Occupations
Chapter 7 - Jockeys and Apprentice Jockeys
Section XLI-717 - Basis of Contracts
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XLI-717
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. All contracts between an owner or trainer and a rider are subject to the Rules of Racing. All riding contracts for terms longer than 30 days, as well as any amendments thereto, or cancellation, or transfer thereof, must be in writing with the signatures of the parties thereto notarized, and must be approved by the stewards and filed with the commission. The stewards may approve a riding contract and permit the parties thereto to participate in racing in this state if the stewards find that:
1. the contract owner or trainer who owns or
trains at least three horses eligible to race at the time of execution of such
contract;
2. the owner or trainer
possesses such character, ability, facilities and financial responsibility as
may be conducive to developing a competent race rider;
3. contracts for apprentice jockeys provide
for fair remuneration, adequate medical care, and an option equally available
to both owner or trainer and apprentice jockey to cancel the contract after two
years from the date of execution.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:148, R.S. 4:150 and R.S. 4:151.
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