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§ 1696. The Start.

4 CA ADC § 1696Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 4. Business Regulations
Division 4. California Horse Racing Board (Refs & Annos)
Article 8. Running the Race
4 CCR § 1696
§ 1696. The Start.
Currentness
(a) Except in cases of emergency, every horse shall be started from an approved starting gate by the starter.
(b) If, in the opinion of the stewards, a horse did not receive a fair start through no fault of the horse, or gained an unfair advantage at the start, such horse may be declared a non-starter or may be declared a starter for purse money only and disregarded for pari-mutuel purposes.
(1) The stewards shall void any claim deposited for a horse declared to be a non-starter.
(2) Any horse determined to be a starter for purse money only is eligible to be claimed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19420, 19440 and 19562, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 19440 and 19562, Business and Professions Code.
History
1. Amendment filed 4-10-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 15).
2. Amendment of section and new Note filed 6-20-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 25).
This database is current through 4/12/24 Register 2024, No. 15.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 4, § 1696, 4 CA ADC § 1696
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