All jockeys, trainers, owners, grooms, and assistant starters must obey the orders of the starter during the loading of the starting gate and the starting of the race. The starter shall give all orders and take all measures necessary to ensure a fair start. Persons who do not comply with the starter's orders may be fined or suspended or both.

Source: 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 16 SDR 129, effective February 4, 1990.

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56(13).

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7-56(13).