Section 71IAC7-2-4. Starter's duties

   The starter shall be in the starting gate fifteen (15) minutes before the post time of the first race. He or she shall have control over the horses and authority to recommend the assessment of fines or suspend drivers, or both for any violation of these rules from the formation of the parade until the word "go" is given. He or she may assist in placing the horses when requested by the judges to do so. His or her services shall be paid for by the permit holder employing him or her. An assistant starter may be employed when a permit holder deems it necessary. (Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 7-2-4; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1158; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 11:25 a.m.: 20131225-IR-071130345RFA)