Jockeys shall fulfill all engagements unless excused by the stewards. Inability to fulfill engagements shall be reported to and receive the approval of the stewards. Unless excused by the stewards, a jockey, who has given a call personally or through his agent, who fails to fulfill an engagement shall be fined at least $100 and may not accept another mount or be assigned by the stewards to another mount in that race.

Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:06:55, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 10 SDR 83, effective February 5, 1984; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56.

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7-56.