2019 Charter, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations
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2019 Charter, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations 6130 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 Toll Free: 1-877-800-USTA (8782) Telephone: (614) 224-2291 Fax: (614) 224-4575 http://www.ustrotting.com Copyright 2019 FORMAT FOR RULE BOOK Preface Page 2 Chapter One.................................................................................... Pages 3 thru 113 1. Table of Contents 2. Recitation of USTA Rules 1 thru 27 Chapter Two ............................................................................... Pages 114 thru 148 1. Articles of Incorporation 2. Bylaws Appendix ..................................................................................... Pages 150 thru 156 1 PREFACE This Rule Book is divided into two Chapters. Chapter One is a compilation of the Rules and Regulations of The United States Trotting Association; Chapter Two consists of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Association. Since it is anticipated that in most instances the user of this Rule Book will be concerned primarily with the chapter on Rules, it is important for such a user to understand that the rules recited herein relating to the racing of horses, as opposed to the registration of horses, are applicable only to those non-pari-mutuel meetings over which no State Racing Commission, or other State Regulatory Body asserts primary jurisdiction. The rules governing the racing of horses at all pari-mutuel meetings in the various states, and certain non-pari-mutuel meetings in at least one state, are the rules of the applicable State Regulatory Bodies which promulgate and enforce their own rules. 2 CHAPTER ONE (Pages 3 thru 113) 1. Table of Contents ....................................................................................... Page 5 2. Recitation of USTA Rules 1 thru 27 ........................................... Pages 6 thru 96 3. Index Rules.................................................................................... Pages 97-113 3 4 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES TROTTING ASSOCIATION Published May 1, 2019 Rule Page 1. Mandate.................................................................................................................................................. 6 2. Authorities And Terms ................................................................................................................... 7 3. Violations ............................................................................................................................................... 7 4. Racing Terminology And Definitions ..................................................................................... 8 5. Track Members................................................................................................................................. 18 6. Race Officials ..................................................................................................................................... 21 7. Horse Identification And Program Information.............................................................. 28 8. Racing, Farm, Corporate Or Stable Names ...................................................................... 30 9. Electronic Eligibility ....................................................................................................................... 31 10. Classification Of Horses ........................................................................................................... 33 11. Claiming Races ............................................................................................................................... 36 12. Nominations Added Money Events Purse Money Distribution ................... 40 13. Entries, Starters Required, Purse Money Distribution .............................................. 45 14. Entry, Drawing Of Post Positions, Post Draw .............................................................. 46 15. Postponement .................................................................................................................................. 52 16. Starting Of Horses ........................................................................................................................ 54 17. Drivers And Trainers .................................................................................................................. 57 18. Racing And Racetrack Rules .................................................................................................. 64 19. Racing Under Saddle ................................................................................................................... 73 20. Standards Of Conduct ................................................................................................................ 74 21. Medication And Drugs .............................................................................................................. 78 22.Fines, Suspensions, And Expulsion ....................................................................................... 81 23. Protests And Appeals .................................................................................................................. 82 24. Time And Records Race Winners ..................................................................................... 83 25. International Registration ........................................................................................................ 85 26. Registration Of Horses .............................................................................................................. 87 27. Fees And Dues ................................................................................................................................ 94 5 R 1 S 1-4 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES TROTTING ASSOCIATION RULE 1. MANDATE. Section 1.01 General Provisions 1.02 Conflicting Rules 1.03 Denial of Membership Racing Commission License Granted 1.04 Reciprocity with Standardbred Canada 1.05 Universal Licensing/Fingerprints 1.06 Effective Date of Rules and Regulation § 1.01 General Provisions. The following rules, regulations, fees and dues, having been duly enacted, are hereby declared to be the official rules, regulations, fees and dues of the USTA which shall apply to and govern the registration of Standardbred horses and the conduct of racing at non-pari-mutuel track members. All rules, regulations, fees and dues and/or modification or amendments thereto adopted by the Board of Directors shall become effective on May 1st following the annual meeting at to fees and dues for all memberships, registrations, certificates, transfers, horse name changes and licenses. Except at those meetings where the races are conducted pursuant to the rules and regulations of a state racing authority, all published conditions and programs of member tracks should state that said races shall be conducted under and governed by the Rules and Regulations of the United States Trotting Association. § 1.02 Conflicting Rules. In the event there is a conflict between the USTA and the rules or conditions promulgated by any of its members, the USTA rules shall govern. § 1.03 Denial of Membership Racing Commission License Granted. In the event that USTA denies membership to an individual or defers a decision beyond 30 days pending further investigation to determine if he/she meets the requirements of the Bylaws relative to membership; and in the event a state racing authority determines that such person fully meets its requirements and licenses such person to participate at meetings under the jurisdiction of such racing authority, the USTA will issue electronic eligibility and/or driver/trainer licenses limited to such meetings and keep performance records on such person and his/her horses while racing at such meetings in the same manner and for the same fee as for members. Licenses and/or electronic eligibility issued pursuant to this rule and section shall also be valid at county fairs and other meetings within the geographical boundaries of those states whose racing authorities have licensed said individual. § 1.04 Reciprocity with Standardbred Canada. Other provisions of these rules notwithstanding, residents of Canada, who are members in good standing and/or duly licensed by Standardbred Canada as owners, trainers, drivers or officials shall not 6 R 1 S 5-6, R 2 S 1, R 3 S 1-2 be required to obtain membership and/or driver, trainer, or official licenses with the USTA as a prerequisite for participating in such capacities at member race tracks in the United States. The purpose and intent of this rule is to accomplish reciprocity as to memberships and licenses issued by Standardbred Canada. § 1.05 Universal Licensing/Fingerprints. USTA shall recognize a universal license and fingerprint application adopted by the Association of Racing Commissioners International and the individual state and provincial racing authorities for all owners. § 1.06 Effective Date of Rules and Regulation. Unless otherwise indicated, Rules and Regulations adopted shall become effective as provided in § 1.01. RULE 2. AUTHORITIES AND TERMS. Section 2.01 Authorities and Terms § 2.01 Authorities and Terms. - -President of The the Directors from the USTA District whe when used in these rules refers to the United States Trotting Association. All other terminology and definitions are set forth in Rule 4. RULE 3. VIOLATIONS. Section 3.01 Violations 3.02 Attempts to Violate any Rule or Regulation § 3.01 Violations. Any USTA member violating any of its Rules or Regulations,