Oklahoma Admin. Code Title 325 | Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 325

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Chapter 1 COMMISSION POWERS AND JURISDICTION

Okla. Admin. Code § 325:1-1-1 Purpose

The rules in this Chapter describe the organization, purpose, jurisdiction, authority, powers, and general administrative operation procedures for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, including the racing Stewards regarding Commission-sanctioned horse racing, as authorized by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act, 3A O.S., §§ 200.1, 201, 203, 203.3, 203.4, 203.5, 203.6, and 204.

Okla. Admin. Code § 325:1-1-2 Definitions

In addition to the definitions provided in Section 200.1 of Title 3A, of the Oklahoma Statutes, the following words or terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Act" means the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act [3A:200 et seq.].

"Commissioner" means a member of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission.

"Controlling Owner" means a person or family who owns or votes fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting shares of a corporation, partnership, syndicate, or other association or entity or who is the Managing, General, or Limited Partner in a partnership which has been issued a currently valid organization license.

"Controlled substance" means any substance included in the five classification schedules of the Oklahoma Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act.

"Day" means a 24-hour period ending at midnight.

"Horse" means:

(A) any equine including and designated as mare, filly, stallion, colt, ridgeling, or gelding registered for racing;

(B) an entire equine male five years of age and older.

"Occupation license" means a state requirement for any person acting in any capacity pursuant to provisions of the Act.

"Organization license" means a state requirement for any person desiring to conduct a race meeting in Oklahoma within the minimum standards as required by the Act and the rules of the Commission.

"Race day" means a day during a race meeting when pari-mutuel wagering occurs on live races conducted at that racetrack.

"Rules" means the rules adopted by the Commission to implement the provisions of the Act.

"Safety Steward" means a duly appointed Racing Official with powers and duties specified by statutes or rules.

"Steward" means a duly appointed Racing Official with powers and duties specified by statutes or rules.

"Substance violation" means any violation of medication laws or the rules contained within this Chapter.

"Year" means a calendar year.

History

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2855, eff 7-12-99
Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 23, August 15, 2019, eff. 9/14/2019

Okla. Admin. Code § 325:1-1-3 Description and powers

The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission is an administrative body created by 3A Oklahoma Statutes, 1984 Supplement, § 200, et seq. The Commission consists of nine members who are appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Senate, and whose powers and duties are prescribed by the Legislature. [3A:201(A)]. The Commission appoints an Executive Director who is the administrative head of the agency, and the Commission determines the duties of the Executive Director [3A:203.3(A)]. In general, the Legislature has prescribed that the Commission shall have supervision of all race meetings held in the State of Oklahoma, all occupation and Organization Licensees in the State, and all persons on the property of an Organization Licensee [3A:204(A)(1)].