WSR 21-09-033

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

HORSE RACING COMMISSION

[Filed April 13, 2021, 11:20 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-60-410 Claimed horse—In whose interest run—Delivery and passage of title.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.16.020.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington horse racing commission staff is recommending to adopt the ARCI model rule regarding the transfer of a horse following a claim that is directed to the test barn.

Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Douglas L. Moore, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516, phone 360-450-6462, fax 360-450-6461, TTY 360-450-6462, email doug.moore@whrc.state.wa.us, website www.whrc.wa.gov; or Amanda Benton, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516, phone 360-450-6462, fax 360-450-6461, TTY 360-450-6462, email amanda.benton@whrc.state.wa.us, website www.whrc.wa.gov.

April 12, 2021

Douglas L. Moore

Executive Secretary