W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 21, May 23, 2024

Section 178-1-13 - [Effective 7/21/2024] Clerk of Scales

13.1. General Authority. The clerk of scales shall:

13.1.a. verify the presence of all jockeys in the jockeys' room at the appointed time;

13.1.b. verify that all such jockeys have a current jockey's permit issued by the Racing Commission;

13.1.c. verify the correct weight of each jockey at the time of weighing out and weighing in and report any discrepancies to the stewards immediately;

13.1.d. oversee the security of the jockeys' room including the conduct of the jockeys and their attendants;

13.1.e. promptly report to the stewards any infraction of the rules with respect to weight, weighing, riding equipment, deficiencies in equipment, or conduct;

13.1.f. assist the jockey room custodian;

13.1.g. record all required data on the scale sheet and submit that data to the horsemen's bookkeeper at the end of each race day;

13.1.h. maintain the record of applicable winning races on all apprentice jockey certificates at the meeting;

13.1.i. release apprentice jockey certificates, upon the jockey's departure or upon the conclusion of the race meet;

13.1.j. assume the duties of the jockey room custodian in his or her absence;

13.1.k. cause any overweight to be displayed immediately to the public and cause this information to be immediately announced over the public address system by the announcer; and

13.1.l. use reasonable efforts to verify that safety equipment required to be worn by jockeys is worn.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-13