1. (a) No licensee shall act as a Program Trainer, nor shall anyone use the services of a Program Trainer. Anyone found to be acting as a Program Trainer or using the services of a Program Trainer shall be responsible for all violations occurring from participation of the horse(s) entered or raced by that person.

2. (b) A licensed trainer or individual shall be determined to be acting as a Program Trainer or using the services of a Program Trainer if the licensed trainer or individual:

   1. (1) Enters into an agreement on behalf of a licensed, unlicensed, ineligible, or suspended person for the sole purpose of completing an entry form for a race;
   2. (2) Pays an entry, nomination, or starter fee on behalf of a licensed, unlicensed, ineligible or suspended person;
   3. (3) Claims a horse on behalf of a licensed, unlicensed, ineligible, or suspended person;
   4. (4) Receives a financial or beneficial interest from a licensed, unlicensed, ineligible, or suspended person for the sole purpose of being listed as the trainer on the official race program; or
   5. (5) Pays any compensation to the licensed, unlicensed, ineligible, or suspended person.

3. (c) A licensed trainer or individual who violates the provisions of subsection (b) shall be subject to the following penalties:

   1. (1) First offense - six (6) month suspension and a fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00);
   2. (2) Second offense - one (1) year suspension and a fine of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); and
   3. (3) Third offense - penalty shall be determined by the Commission.
4. (d) Any person who assumes the care, custody, or control of the horses of a licensed, unlicensed, ineligible, or suspended person, shall, upon request, permit Stewards, the Commission, and other law enforcement officers to examine all relevant financial and other records.

Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1322, eff 6-27-13

Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1676, eff 9-14-20