20161109-IR-071160496ERA Adds 71 IAC 7-3-37 regarding a passing lane. Effective November 2, 2016.

TITLE 71 INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION

Emergency Rule LSA Document #16-496(E)

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Adds 71 IAC 7-3-37 regarding a passing lane. Effective November 2, 2016.

71 IAC 7-3-37

SECTION 1. 71 IAC 7-3-37 IS ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

71 IAC 7-3-37 Passing lane

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 37. (a) The passing lane of the racetrack shall be at least seven (7) feet wide and not more than ten (10) feet wide. The passing lane shall begin 1/8th of a mile before the finish.

(b) The passing lane may only be used during the final 1/8th of the race.

(c) Drivers must have full clearance of the pylons when entering the passing lane.

(d) Any horse and driver who goes inside of one (1) or more pylons at the start of the passing lane may be placed if the judges determine the move gave said horse an advantage over contending horses.

(e) Any horse which is driven into the passing lane but does not advance on contending horses may be placed if the judges determine that horse blocked the forward progress of a trailing horse which is also using the passing lane.

(f) The lead horse may not use the passing lane.

(g) Any horse other than the lead horse may be driven into the passing lane in an attempt to pass another horse.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 7-3-37; emergency rule filed Nov 2, 2016, 3:27 p.m.: 20161109-IR-071160496ERA)

LSA Document #16-496(E)

Filed with Publisher: November 2, 2016, 3:27 p.m.

Posted: 11/09/2016 by Legislative Services Agency

DIN: 20161109-IR-071160496ERA

Composed: Nov 11,2016 8:19:18PM EST

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