Section 294-11.002 - APPRENTICE JOCKEYS11.002.01 An applicant may be prohibited from riding until the stewards or the Commission has sufficient opportunity (not to exceed 14 days) to verify the applicant's previous riding experience.11.002.02 The conditions of an apprentice jockey license do not apply to quarter horse racing. A jockey's performances in quarter horse racing do not apply to the conditions of an apprentice jockey license.11.002.03 An applicant with an approved apprentice certificate may be licensed as an apprentice jockey.11.002.04 An apprentice certificate may be obtained from the stewards on a form provided by the Commission. A person shall not receive more than one apprentice certificate. In case of emergencies, a copy of the original may be obtained from the Commission where it was issued.11.002.05 An apprentice jockey may claim the following weight allowances in all overnight races except stakes and handicaps: An apprentice jockey may ride with a five (5) pound weight allowance beginning with the apprentice jockey's first mount and for one (1) full year from the date of the apprentice jockey's fifth (5th) winning mount. If after riding one (1) full year from the date of the fifth (5th) winning mount, the apprentice jockey has not ridden forty (40) winners, the applicable weight allowance shall continue for one (1) more year from the date of the fifth (5th) winning mount, or until the fortieth (40th) winner, whichever comes first. In no event may a weight allowance be claimed for more than two (2) years from the date of the fifth (5th) winning mount, unless an extension has been granted.11.002.06 The commission may extend the weight allowance of an apprentice jockey when, in the discretion of the commission, an apprentice jockey is unable to continue to riding due to: physical disability; military service; attendance in an institution of secondary or higher education; restriction on racing; or other valid reasons. To qualify for an extension, an apprentice jockey shall have been rendered unable to ride for a period of not less than seven (7) consecutive days during the period in which the apprentice was entitled to an apprentice weight allowance. Under exceptional circumstances, total days lost collectively may be given consideration. The commission currently licensing the apprentice jockey shall have the authority to grant an extension to an eligible applicant, but only after the apprentice has produced documentation on the approved form which follows, verifying time lost as defined by this regulation. An apprentice may petition one of the jurisdictions in which he or she is licensed and riding for an extension of the time for claiming apprentice weight allowances, and the apprentice shall be bound by the decision of the jurisdiction so petitioned.
11.002.07 The conditions set forth in Sec. V, Subsec. A shall also apply.294 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 11, § 294-11.002