New Mexico
Register / Volume XXXV, Issue 12 / June 25, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RULES HEARING AND MEETING
The NM Racing Commission will hold a Public Rules Hearing
and Meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
The rules hearing and meeting will be held by the Commission beginning
at 1:00 p.m. They will be held in person
in the Boardroom, at 4900 Alameda Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM and virtually via
Zoom.
Topic: Public Rules Hearing and Meeting
Time: July 25, 2024, 1:00 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)
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The Commission is proposing the following amendments to Rules Governing Horse Racing
in NM:
15.2.1 NMAC – General Provisions
15.2.3 NMAC – Flat Racing Officials
15.2.6 NMAC – Veterinary Practices,
Equine Health, Medication, and Trainer Responsibility
16.47.1 NMAC – General Provisions
(Occupational and Professional Licensing)
A copy of the proposed rule may be found at:
https://www.nmrc.state.nm.us/rules-regulations/.
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to the address below and/or you may appear
at the meeting
and provide brief, verbal comments.
All written comments must be submitted
to DeniseM.Chavez@rc.nm.gov and received by 12:00 p.m. July 25, 2024.
The final agenda will be available 120 hours prior
to the public hearing and
meeting. The final agenda
may be obtained from Denise Chavez or from NMRC’s website.
No technical information served as
the basis for the proposed rule.
Anyone requiring special accommodations should notify NMRC of such needs at least 5 days prior to the public hearing and meeting.
Statutory Authority: Legal authority for NMRC rulemaking can be
found at NMSA Section 60-1A-4(B)(1).
The following rule
amendments are proposed:
Subsection I of 15.2.1.7 NMAC: This rule details definitions. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to
add the definition of Industrial Representative to clarify “representatives”
assisting Licensees in hearings before the stewards and appeals to the Hearing
Officer and Commission.
Subsections A and B of 15.2.1.9 NMAC: These rules detail due process and disciplinary actions
before the stewards and commission. The
purpose of the proposed amendments is to clarify the “representatives”
assisting Licensees in hearings before the stewards and commission and rulings
from other recognized regulatory organizations.
Subsection B of 15.2.3.8 NMAC: This rule details disciplinary actions. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to
ensure the time to pay a fine is consistent with other references in the rule
book.
Subsection D of 15.2.3.8 NMAC: This rule details payment of purses. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to
allow Associations to take payment from owners whose horses are subject to
post-mortem examinations (necropsy).
Subsection N of 15.2.3.8 NMAC: This rule details requirements for official
veterinarians. The purpose of the
amendment to this rule is to be consistent with the New Mexico Veterinary
Practice Act.
Subsection B of 15.2.6.9 NMAC: This rule details penalty recommendations. The purpose of the amendment to this rule is
to add penalties for out-of-competition testing violations.
Subsection C of 15.2.6.12 NMAC: This rule details postmortem examination. The purpose of these amendments is to clarify
the responsibilities for postmortem examinations of horses.
Subsection L of 16.47.1.8 NMAC: This rule details grounds for disciplinary measures for a
licensee, and refusal, denial, suspension, or revocation of a license. The purpose of these amendments is to clarify
grounds for disciplinary measures for a licensee, and refusal, denial,
suspension or revocation of a license, including but not limited to other
recognized regulatory organizations.