WSR 16-23-127 PROPOSED RULES
HORSE RACING COMMISSION
[Filed November 21, 2016, 10:24 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 16-02-123.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 260-12-180 Safety equipment required.
Hearing Location(s): Auburn City Council Chambers, 25 West Main, Auburn, WA 98002, on January 13, 2017, at 9:30 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: January 13, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: Douglas L. Moore, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516-5578, e-mail dmoore@whrc.state.wa.us, fax (360) 459-6461, by January 11, 2017.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Patty Brown by January 11, 2017, TTY (360) 459-6462.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To update current standards for safety equipment.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Industry standards have been updated since the last amendment of this section.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.020.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: [Horse racing commission], governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Douglas L. Moore, 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.
November 21, 2017 [2016]
Douglas L. Moore
Executive Secretary
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-13-041, filed 6/14/13, effective 7/15/13)
WAC 260-12-180 Safety equipment required.
(1) When on association grounds, all persons on horseback must wear a securely fastened safety helmet that meets current standards for equipment designed and manufactured for use while riding horses as established by ((the)):
(a) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM F1163)((,)).
(b) UK Standards (EN-1384 ((and)) or PAS-015((); or,)) or VG1).
(c) Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZ 3838 or ARB HS 2012).
(d) Snell Equestrian Standard 2001.
(2) All persons on horseback must wear a securely fastened safety vest that is designed to provide shock-absorbing protection of:
(a) British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA):2000 Level 1.
(b) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM ((1163))) F2681-08 or ((1937 (Specification for Body Protectors Used in Horse Sports and Horseback Riding))) F1937-04.
(c) Euro Norm (EN) 13158:2000 Level 1.
(d) Shoe and Allied Trade Research Association (SATRA) Jockey Vest Document M6 Issue 3.
(e) Australian Racing Board (ARB) Standard ((1.1198)) 1.1998.
(3) All persons on horseback must wear equestrian footwear that covers the rider's ankle with a minimum of a 1/2 inch heel, except jockeys while riding in a race who must wear jockey boots as required by WAC 260-32-100.
This rule does not apply to nonracing related events conducted for entertainment purposes. Safety equipment for such entertainment events shall be at the discretion of the racing association.
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