PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 99-22-062.
Title of Rule: WAC 260-44-070 Weighing out -- Bridle, whip, maximum weights and measurements.
Purpose: Define the specific conformation weight and type of whip allowed to be used in a race.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.040.
Summary: Specifically describing the allowable whip to be used including weight and length.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Bruce Batson, Olympia, Washington, (360) 459-6462.
Name of Proponent: Washington Horse Racing Commission, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Specifically classify the allowable whip to be used in a race. Detailing weight, length, type.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Amends existing rule adding language that specifically describes the proper whip.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The changes will not affect more than 20% or less than 10% of the population. A small business economic impact statement was not prepared.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.
Hearing Location: Auburn City Council Chambers, 25 West Main, Auburn, WA, on January 26, 2000, at 1:00 p.m.
Submit Written Comments to: Bruce Batson, Executive Secretary, Washington Horse Racing Commission, 7912 Martin Way, Suite D, Olympia, WA 98516, fax (360) 459-6461, by January 25, 2000.
Date of Intended Adoption: January 26, 2000.
December 16, 1999
Bruce Batson
Executive Secretary
(1) No bridle shall exceed two pounds in
weight. ((, and no whip (or substitute for a whip) shall exceed
one pound in weight, unless approved by the stewards.))
(2) Whips, shall have closed poppers, with its maximum length being four inches and minimum width of one and one quarter inches. Three rows of one inch feathers made of leather or other approved materials approved by the stewards with a maximum length not to exceed thirty one inches, (including popper). The maximum weight shall not exceed one half of a pound.
[Rules of racing, § 303, filed 4/21/61.]