N.M. Admin. Code § 16.47.1.13
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 16.47.1.13 - JOCKEY AGENTSA. ELIGIBILITY: (1) An applicant for a license as a jockey agent must be a minimum of 18 years of age, demonstrate to the stewards that he/she has a contract for agency with at least one jockey who has been licensed by the commission; and be qualified, as determined by the stewards or other commission designee, by reason of experience, background and knowledge; a jockey agent's license from another jurisdiction may be accepted as evidence of experience and qualifications; evidence of qualifications may require passing one or more of the following: a written examination; an interview or oral examination.(2) Applicants not previously licensed as a jockey agent shall be required to pass a written and oral examination.B. LIMITS ON CONTRACTS: A jockey agent may serve as agent for no more than three jockeys and shall secure a license as a jockey agent. A jockey agent must register his/her riders with the stewards upon his/her arrival at each individual meet and must report any changes during the meet.C. RESPONSIBILITY: All persons permitted to make riding engagements shall maintain current and accurate records of all engagements made, such records being subject to examination by the stewards at any time.D. PROHIBITED AREAS: A jockey agent is prohibited from entering the jockey room, winner's circle, racing strip, paddock or saddling enclosure during the hours of racing, unless permitted by the stewards.E. AGENT WITHDRAWAL: (1) When any jockey agent withdraws from representation of a jockey, the jockey agent shall immediately notify the stewards and shall submit to the stewards a list of any unfulfilled engagements made for the jockey.(2) A jockey agent shall not be permitted to withdraw from the representation of any jockey unless written notice to the stewards has been provided.N.M. Admin. Code § 16.47.1.13
16.47.1.13 NMAC - Rp, 16 NMAC 47.1.13, 3/15/2001; A; 5/30/2003; A, 8/14/2008