- (a) A jockey or apprentice jockey shall not ride in a race unless the jockey or apprentice jockey is wearing a safety vest.
- (b) Each safety vest shall provide shock absorbing protection to the upper body with a minimum rating of five, as defined by the British equestrian trade association (BETA).
- (c) A safety vest shall weigh no more than two pounds and shall not be included in the jockey's weight when weighing out to race.
(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1993 Supp. 74-8804; effective, T-112-5-13-94, May 13, 1994; effective Sept. 6, 1994.)