Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 038 - Wyoming Gaming Commission
Sub-Agency 0001 - Pari-Mutuel
Chapter 6 - PERMITTEE
Section 6-11 - Lightning

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 6-11

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) The Permittee shall implement or subscribe to a commercial, real-time lightning detection service that has been independently and objectively verified. The lightning detection service must include strike distance/radius notifications enabling lightning delay decision-making. The detection service must be available to the Stewards at all times and to designated officials during racing and training hours.

(b) The Permittee shall designate a responsible official for monitoring lightning conditions during racing and training hours. When lightning is detected within an 8-mile radius of the racetrack, the designated official shall contact the Stewards which shall order suspension of all outdoor training or racing activities and alert participants to seek shelter. Racing and training activities may resume upon approval of the Stewards after the last lightning strike within an 8-mile radius as indicated by the lightning detection service.

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