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Commission approves labs, issues default on hearing and opens rule-change process
Summary
At its Jan. 9 meeting the Washington Horse Racing Commission approved a list of accredited split-sample laboratories, directed staff to prepare an order of default in a contested hearing, and heard public comment on proposed rule changes related to jockey conduct and penalties for unlicensed personnel; commissioners also approved attendance at the ARCI meeting on condition of no state funding.
The Washington Horse Racing Commission on Jan. 9 took several administrative steps including approving accredited split-sample drug-testing laboratories, authorizing an order of default in an absent licensee's hearing, and opening a public-comment period on proposed rule changes.
Executive Secretary Amanda Benton presented proposed rule language and said the current draft reflected requests from the Jockey's Guild and class A and B facilities to remove the option of fining a jockey for failing to maintain a straight course or for careless riding in some contexts. Benton…
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