Pre-race and Post-race Facilities
Effective Jul 9, 2004MGL c. 128AMassachusetts Gaming Commission
- (1) Paddock lockout kennels shall have a climate control system capable of maintaining a temperature between 65ºF and 75ºF.
- (2) Paddocks shall have an area equipped with heating and air conditioning systems where the greyhounds may wait for weigh-in unexposed to the elements.
- (3) A cool-out area, unexposed to the elements, shall be provided which shall have a minimum of four water faucets equipped with hoses capable of cooling and cleansing the greyhounds.
- (4) During warm weather seasons, a dipping vat in which greyhounds can be immersed to quicklycool them after racing shall be provided in the cool-out area.
- (5) The association shall provide a facility capable of providing emergency care to injured and stressed greyhounds. The association shall equip and maintain the facility with the equipment and supplies approved by the Commission Veterinarian.