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.