PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 06-16-014.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Three new sections in chapter 260-36 WAC, Licensing, are being adopted to meet anticipated changes to the collection of industrial insurance premiums. The new sections address (1) the new requirement to collect premiums for exercise riders, the number based upon the number of stalls or papers in the race office; (2) short-duration industrial insurance coverage; and (3) reciprocal agreements with other states regarding industrial insurance.
Hearing Location(s): Auburn City Council Chambers, 25 West Main, Auburn, WA 98001, on November 9, 2006, at 9:30 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: November 9, 2006.
Submit Written Comments to: Robert J. Lopez, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516-5578, e-mail rlopez@whrc.state.wa.us, fax (360) 459-6461, by November 6, 2006.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Patty Sorby by November 6, 2006, TTY (360) 459-6462.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: None.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Allows for changes in industrial insurance coverage recommended by an industry workgroup and support by the Washington horse racing commission. These new sections will be necessary if labor and industries adopts the changes requested by the commission.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.020.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington horse racing commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Robert J. Lopez, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516-5578, (360) 459-6462; Implementation and Enforcement: Robert M. Leichner, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516-5578, (360) 459-6462.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not applicable.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Not applicable.
September 15, 2006
R. M. Leichner
Executive Secretary
OTS-9125.2
NEW SECTION
WAC 260-36-220
Industrial insurance premiums.
(1) At
the time of licensing, a trainer must pay industrial insurance
premiums established by labor and industries, unless exempted
under WAC 260-36-240.
(2) A trainer must pay an industrial insurance premium for exercise riders based upon the number of stalls the trainer has on the grounds of a racing association, or upon the registration papers in the race office, whichever is greater. In the event the number of stalls a trainer has on the grounds or the registration papers in the race office are unavailable, the number of industrial insurance premiums for exercise riders will be based upon the number of stalls or papers in the race office from the previous year. The number of exercise riders for which a trainer is required to pay industrial insurance premiums will be determined as follows:
(a) For zero to twelve stalls on the grounds or papers in the race office, a trainer must pay an industrial insurance premium for one exercise rider;
(b) For thirteen to twenty-four stalls on the grounds or papers in the race office, a trainer must pay an industrial insurance premium for two exercise riders;
(c) For twenty-five to thirty-six stalls on the grounds or papers in the race office, a trainer must pay an industrial insurance premium for three exercise riders; and
(d) For thirty-seven or more stalls on the grounds or papers in the race office, a trainer must pay an industrial insurance premium for four exercise riders.
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(a) Trainers who ship in to Class A or B race meets may purchase short duration industrial insurance coverage for seven consecutive calendar days. The trainer must pay twenty percent of the trainer base premium, twenty percent for each groom slot obtained, and assistant trainer hired, and twenty percent of each exercise rider as required in WAC 260-36-220 (all rounded to the next whole dollar). The base premium used for this calculation will be the industrial insurance premiums for Class A or B race meets. A trainer may only purchase Class A or B race meet short duration coverage for three seven-day periods per calendar year.
(b) Trainers who ship in to Class C race meets may purchase short duration industrial insurance coverage for seven consecutive calendar days. The trainer must pay twenty percent of the trainer base premium, twenty percent of each groom slot obtained, and assistant trainer hired, and twenty percent of each exercise rider as required in WAC 260-36-220 (all rounded to the next whole dollar). The base premium used for this calculation will be the industrial insurance premiums for Class C race meets. A trainer may only purchase Class C race meet short duration coverage for three seven-day periods per calendar year. Class C race meet short duration industrial insurance coverage is not transferable to a Class A or B race meet.
(2) Before short duration coverage will be allowed, a trainer must obtain a license and pay all applicable license and fingerprint fees required in WAC 260-36-085. The trainer is also required to ensure that each groom, assistant trainer, pony person, and exercise rider hired by the trainer has a proper license. A trainer may only employ persons on the grounds of the racing association who are properly licensed by the commission.
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