- (a) The stewards or racing judges, with the approval of the commission, may prohibit an applicant from holding an occupation license when, in the opinion of the stewards or racing judges, a conflict of interest is created that reflects adversely on the honesty and integrity of racing.
- (b) No commission-licensed veterinarian, racing official, or photo finish operator shall be licensed as an owner.
- (c) No commission-licensed jockey, assistant starter, jockey room attendant or valet shall be licensed as a horse owner.
- (d) No commission-licensed leadout or patrol judge shall be licensed as a greyhound owner.
- (e) No person shall be licensed in any capacity that may constitute a licensing conflict. The fact that persons are married shall not, in and of itself, constitute a licensing conflict. If the stewards or racing judges are concerned that a conflict of interest may exist, they shall conduct a hearing concerning the potential conflict. They shall draft findings of fact and issue a licensing recommendation to the commission concerning the potential conflict.
(Authorized by K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 74-8804(p); implementing K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 74-8804(p), K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 74-8816; effective, T-112-1-19-89, Jan. 19, 1989; effective April 10, 1989; amended, T-112-8-22-89, Aug. 22, 1989; amended Oct. 9, 1989; amended, T-112-12-30-91, Dec. 30, 1991; amended March 23, 1992.)