2/15/12 N.Y. St. Reg. RWB-44-11-00001-A
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE State Administrative Procedure Act, NOTICE is hereby given of the following action:
Action taken:
Amendment of section 4035.9(a)(1)(iii) of Title 9 NYCRR.
Statutory authority:
Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, sections 101(1), 205 and 218
Subject:
Minimum diameter of a riding crop used in thoroughbred racing.
Purpose:
Require the use of a padded riding crop with a minimum shaft diameter of 3/8th of an inch, which is more humane to the horse.
Text or summary was published
in the November 2, 2011 issue of the Register, I.D. No. RWB-44-11-00001-P.
Final rule as compared with last published rule:
No changes.
Text of rule and any required statements and analyses may be obtained from:
John J. Googas, New York State Racing and Wagering Board, One Broadway Center, Suite 600, Schenectady, New York 12305-2553, (518) 395-5400, email:
info@racing.ny.govAssessment of Public Comment
The agency received no public comment.
