Section 4.07. Race track requirements.

 

(1)  Any race track operator or association making any change pertaining to the racetrack itself, or the erection or demolition of any structure or the remodeling of any structure which is to be used as a part of the facilities for conducting a race meeting must first receive the approval of the division, if such change, erection, demolition or remodeling causes a change in value in excess of $10,000.

(2)  The association shall provide on the racetrack at least one curtain whose position has been approved by the division. The curtain shall be positioned so as not to distract or interfere with the greyhounds during the course of the race.

(3)  The association shall provide an inside lure with an extendable arm. Every lure which is operated using electricity shall have an operational switch for the purpose of stopping the flow of electricity to lure located within 5 feet of the lure operator's control unit and at one location within 20 feet of the racetrack surface. The association shall ensure that all persons present on the racetrack surface are aware of the location of the power switch and how to utilize the power switch. Furthermore, the association shall ensure that all power switches are in the off position when persons are working within 30 inches of the lure rail.

(4)  The association shall provide a watering system for the track which provides adequate volume and pressure to provide uniform watering of the track surface.

(5)  The association shall provide appropriate parking places for all division employees.

(6)  The association shall provide on all tracks, a photo-finish camera which shall be installed as an aid to the stewards. However, in all cases, the camera is merely an aid and the decision of the stewards shall be final. The type of equipment used is to be approved by the division. Each association shall keep on file for one year after the close of the meeting film strips of each race for reference or reproduction upon request of the division. The association shall post all photo finish race pictures in a conspicuous place after the race.

(7)  The association shall provide that crates in the lockout kennel shall all be at floor level and constructed of stainless steel, or a comparable impermeable material approved by the division, meeting the following size specifications: 3 feet wide, 4 feet deep and 4 feet high. The number of crates per kennel shall be approved by the division.

(8)  The association shall provide that crates located in each kennel shall be constructed of stainless steel or a comparable impermeable material approved by the division, meeting the following size specifications: 3 feet wide, 4 feet deep and 3 feet high. The number of crates per kennel shall be approved by the division.

(9)  The division shall approve all individually executed kennel contracts prior to the commencement of racing. Any contract not so approved shall be void as against public policy, and the kennel shall not be eligible to participate at the race meet.

(10)  All kennel contracts shall contain the following clauses:

(a) "Each kennel licensed by the division shall permit unrestricted access to said kennel by the division and its designated representatives."

(b) "Track management has discretionary power to place a kennel on probationary status by written notification at any time a kennel's win record places it in the lowest 3 kennel positions during each of the 3 preceding months. A kennel can remove itself from probation by placing above 3 or more kennels in number of wins for any month during the next 3 months. Otherwise, track management has discretionary power to dismiss the kennel. The track must dismiss any kennel that has finished in the bottom 4 positions 2 out of the past 3 years and cannot re-book that kennel owner for 5 years. The Wisconsin gaming division may grant an exemption to this rule due to acts beyond the control of the parties which could not be avoided by the exercise of due diligence. Track management can dismiss a kennel for other causes only subject to appeal to the division."

(c) "The kennel owner shall enter into a clearly defined, written agreement with the owners of all greyhounds included in the kennel to ensure that in the event such a greyhound is to be removed from the racetrack, unless the greyhound's immediate destination is another racetrack, for racing purposes; or a breeding farm, for breeding purposes; or a greyhound pet placement program approved by (name of the track) and the Wisconsin gaming division, the greyhound shall be returned to the registered owner of the greyhound. Prior to receiving any greyhound's registration paper from_ (name of the track) and/or removing any greyhound included in the kennel from the racetrack, the kennel owner or its designated representative shall sign a release form provided by (name of the track) specifically indicating; the destination of the greyhound; the method and date of transportation; and name of hauler."

(11)  The association shall provide that each starting box and loading area behind the starting box is covered by an overhead structure with the sides of the structure enclosed with a chain link fence or other means approved by the division and at least one gate for entering and exiting.

(12)  Any association whose race dates include performances in any of the months of November through March shall provide a heated racing surface, heated sprint path, and heated and fully enclosed starting box approved by the division.

History: Cr. Register, March, 1990, No. 411 , eff. 4-1-90; am. (7), (8) and (10) (b), cr. (10) (c), (11) and (12), Register, July, 1990, No. 415 , eff. 8-1-90; CR 03-070 : am. (3), (4), (9), (11) and (12) Register November 2003 No. 575 , eff. 12-1-03.