- (a) Every licensed racing entity shall utilize a mobile starting gate of a type and quality approved by the Commission. Every licensed racing entity shall maintain a standby mobile starting gate similarly approved. The arms of all starting gates shall be provided with a screen or a shield in front of the position for each horse and the arms shall be perpendicular to the rail. Starting gates at pari-mutuel tracks shall be equipped with systems approved by the Commission providing direct two-way voice communication with the Judges stand.
- (b) Each licensed racing entity must specify in writing to the Commission the exact distance prior to the beginning of the racing meet and have it clearly defined in their program.
- (c) No person shall be allowed to ride in the starting gate except the Starter, the gate operator and a patrol Judge, unless permission has been granted by the Commission.