PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the officials which associations must provide for harness race meetings and the requirements for the officials.

1. (1) Every organization holding a license for harness racing shall appoint at least the following officials:

   1. (A) The racing secretary;
   2. (B) The paddock judge;
   3. (C) The horse identifier;
   4. (D) A clerk of the course;
   5. (E) The starter;
   6. (F) Timers;
   7. (G) Three (3) or more patrol judges;
   8. (H) Association veterinarian; and
   9. (I) Licensed charter.

2. (2) To qualify as a racing official the appointee must be licensed by the commission as required by section 313.640, RSMo (1986). In addition to the requirements of section 313.640.3, RSMo (1986), the commission shall be satisfied, the individual-

   1. (A) Is of good moral character and reputation;
   2. (8) Is experienced in harness racing;
   3. (C) Is familiar with the duties to which s/he is appointed and with the commission’s rules of racing;
   4. (D) Possesses the mental and physical capacity to perform his/her duties;
   5. (E) Possesses natural or correctable eyesight sufficient to perform his/her duties;
   6. (F) Has attended a United States Trotting Association (U.S.T.A.) Officials’ School or other officials school designated by the commission;
   7. (G) Is not under suspension, revocation or ejection by the U.S.T.A. or any other racing jurisdiction; and
   8. (H) Any track handicapper or individual employed to provide a morning line or opening odds and/or preferential picks of horses or combinations over other horses or combinations shall be employed by the licensee and may not provide a similar service for the public for a fee in addition to employment for the licensee.

   Auth: section 313.520.4, RSMo (1986). Emergency rule filed June 20, 1986, effect& June 30, 1986, expired Oct. 13, 1986. Original rule filed Oct. 3, 1986, effective Jon. 12, 1987.