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Rules of Racing

The Rules of Racing as adopted and herein set forth are published and officially declared the rules and regulations of racing for the state of Louisiana.  They are compiled to promote racing on a high plane and encourage breeding and ownership of thoroughbred horses and quarter horses in the state.

You may download the Louisiana state rules and regulations in PDF format from the links below.

+ LA Rules Of Racing Book

 

2023 Summary of Rules

2022 Summary of Rules

2021 Summary of Rules

2020 Summary of Rules

2019 Summary of Rules

2018 Summary of Rules

2017 Summary of Rules

2016 Summary of Rules

2015 Summary of Rules

2014 Summary of Rules

2013 Summary of Rules

2012 Summary of Rules

 

Please reference Title 4: Amusement and Sports for Louisiana Revised Statutes regarding horse racing (RS 4:141 et. seq.) here:

LA Revised Statutes (Link Updated 2/25/19)

 
Petition for Adoption of Rules (LAC 35:I.304)
  1. All rules of the commission shall be adopted, amended or repealed in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
  2. The commission, on its own motion or on the petition of any interested person, may request the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a rule.
    1. Such petition shall:
      1. be in writing;
      2. state the name and address of its author;
      3. contain a statement of either the terms or substance of the proposed rule, amendment, or repeal;
      4. state the reasons or grounds for the proposed rule, amendment, or repeal;
      5. include any data, views or arguments in support of the rules, amendment, or repeal.
    2. The commission shall forward such petition of any interested person or party to the Rules Committee who shall consider the petition, and make recommendations to the full commission on proceeding with rulemaking in accordance with this part and the Administrative Procedure Act.
    3. If the requested promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a rule is commenced by the commission on its own motion, the commission may initiate rulemaking in accordance with this part and the Administrative Procedure Act.
 
 
 
 
Proposed Regulations
Notice of Intent voted on and approved at 04.29.2024 Commission Meeting:
  • LAC 35:III.Chapter 57 Associations' Duties and Obligations

§5728. House Rules [New]

§5728 - Legislative Summary Report

§5734. Purses and Sports Wagering [New]

§5734 - Legislative Summary Report
 
Newly Adopted Regulations
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 05.20.2024:

§322. Disability Accommodations [New]

§5773. Associations Annual Plan of Operation Report [Amend]

§9905. Timing of Entering Next Claiming Race [Amend]
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 07.20.2023:

§6335. Owner's Entry of More Than One Horse [Amend]

§7907. Horses Disqualified for a Foul [Amend]
 

§5705. Security of Racetrack Premises [Amend]

§5706. Barns on Backside of Racetrack [Amend]

§5740. Backside Internet Access [New]

§5742. Grandstand, Clubhouse, and Apron Areas [New]

§5745. Providing Concession and Restaurant Services [Amend]

§5756. Minimum Employment Requirements [New]

§5758. Animals and Livestock [New]

§5760. Paddock [New]

§5762. Grass and Drainage Maintenance [New]

§5764. Surface of Race Course [Amend]

§5771. Minimum Infrastructure Investment Requirements [New]

§5772. Minimum Marketing Investment Requirements [New]

§5773. Association Annual Plan of Operation Report [New]

§5775. Association Quarterly Reports [New]

§5777. Broadcasting Live Races [New]

§5779. Association Website Requirements [New]

§5781. Tote Boards [New]

§5783. Winner's Circle [New]

§5785. Parking Areas [New]

§5787. Maintenance Equipment [New]

§5789. Off-Track Wagering Facilities [New]

§5791. Horse Moving In and Move Out [New]

§5793. Reporting Altercations [New]
 

§12342. Amenities for Guests [New]

§12345. Concession Services [Amend]
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 09.20.2022:
(LSRC Enforcement beginning 10.01.2022 per Commission order)

§9911. Claiming Procedures [Amend]

§9913. Vesting of Title; Tests [Amend]

§9914. Voided and Voidable Claims [New]

§9949. Purse to Claim Price Ratio [New]
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 07.20.2022:

§13101. Pari-Mutuel System of Wagering Required for Historical Horse Racing [new]

§13103. Definitions [new]

§13105. General Provisions [new]

§13107. Records Retention [new]

§13109. Duties of the Commission [new]

§13111. Wagering on Historical Horse Races Authorized [new]

§13113. Duties of the Commission [new]

§13115. Historical Horse Race Specification and Selection Requirements [new]

§13117. Payouts through Pari-Mutuel Pools Authorized [new]

§13119. Minors Prohibited from Wagering on Historical Horse Races [new]

§13121. Responsible Play [new]

§13123. Totalizator or Other Approved Equipment Required [new]

§13125. Terminal Operational/Software Requirements [new]

§13127. Requirements for Tickets or Vouchers Used in Historical Horse Racing [new]

§13129. Terminal Peripheral Device Requirements [new]

§13131. Location of Terminals Used for Wagering on Historical Horse Races [new]

§13133. Records to be Maintained [new]

§13135. Accounting and Occurrence Meter Requirements [new]

§13137. Required Reports for Wagering on Historical Horse Races; Audit and Inspection by the Commission [new]

§13139. Equipment and Laboratory Testing [new]

§13141. Minimum Wagers and Payout [new]

§13143. Odds and Payout [new]

§13145. Betting Explanation [new]

§13147. Wagering Terminal Historical Horse Race Display [new]

§13149. Access by Commission and Agents of the Commission [new]

§13151. Required Audits and Inspections [new]

Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 11.20.2021:

§8501. Supplied and Registered [Amend]

§8509. Exceptions [Amend]

§8511. Responsible for Wearing Correct Colors [Amend]
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 10.20.2021:
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 02.20.2020:
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 11.20.2019:

§11001. Pick Five [Repeal]

§11003. Pick Six [Repeal]

§11601. Description; Selection; Principle [Amend]

§11609. Procedure [Amend]

§11611. No Winning Ticket [Repeal]

§11613. Cancelled Races [Repeal]

§11621. Scratches and Non-Starters [Repeal]

§11625. Unforeseen Circumstances [Amend]

 
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 07.20.2019:
 
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 02.20.2019:
 
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 05.20.2018:
 

§5704. Public Address System [New]

§5706. Barns on Backside of Racetrack [New]

§5707. Fire Prevention Security [Amend]

§5709. Housing of Stable Employees [Amend]

§5710. Tack Room [New]

§5713. Ambulance [Amend]

§5714. Equine Ambulance [New]

§5723. Lighting [Amend]

§5724. Rails [New]

§5764. Surface of Race Course [New]

 
 
 
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 10.20.2017:
 
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 02.20.2017:
 
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 05.20.2016:
 
 
Rules published in the Louisiana Register and effective on 09.20.2015:
 
Uniform Medication Rules:
 

** Notice to Horsemen & Trainers:
 

 

 

The above Uniform Medication Rules are effectively changed as of September 20, 2015, however, there will be a transitional period where the new drug thresholds will NOT trigger a positive test call until November 15, 2015.  The Commission will notify trainers when they have a test that will cause a positive after November 15, 2015.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any test that would have been a positive prior to the rule change will still be positive during the transitional period.
 
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