§ 183.64. Duties of patrol judges.
(a) They shall observe all activity on the race track at all times during the racing program. There shall be not less than two patrol judges except in cases where patrol judge is stationed in starting gate. They shall immediately report to the presiding judge:
(1) Any action on the track which could improperly affect the result of a race.
(2) Every violation of the racing rules.
(3) Every violation of the rules of decorum.
(4) The lameness or unfitness of any horse.
(5) Any lack of proper racing equipment.
(b) The patrol judges shall, furthermore:
(1) Be in telephonic or radio communication with the judges during the course of every race and shall immediately advise the judges of every rule violation, improper act, or unusual happening which occurs at their station.
(2) Submit individual daily reports of their observations of the racing to the presiding judge.
(3) When directed by the Executive Secretary, or the presiding judge, attend hearings or inquiries on violations and testify thereat under oath.
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