Game 7.10(1)(d) (d) No racing official shall accept, directly or indirectly, any gratuity, reward or favor in connection with racing at the meeting.

Game 7.10(1)(e) (e) No racing official shall accept anything of value from any licensee.

Game 7.10(1)(f) (f) Racing officials shall report to the stewards all observed violations of the rules.

Game 7.10(1)(g) (g) No occupational licensee shall use profane or indecent language to a racing official or otherwise disturb the peace of any race meet, nor act in a manner which causes any disturbance or disruption of the racing or other operation of the association, or of the acts of any racing officials or employees of the association, or is in any manner detrimental to the best interests of racing.

Game 7.10(1)(h) (h) Any grievance or complaint against a racing official, a licensee or an employee of the licensee shall be made in writing to the stewards. The stewards shall consider the matter, take whatever action is deemed appropriate, and make a full report of their action to the division. Complaints against the stewards or employees of the division shall be made in writing to the administrator.

Game 7.10(1)(i) (i) Whenever the general manager is to be absent from the grounds of a racetrack for more than one performance, the general manager shall, in writing, inform the stewards of the anticipated length of the absence and provide the name of the racing official who will assume the responsibilities of the general manager. The person designated to assume the responsibilities shall be authorized to exercise all duties and responsibilities of the general manager and shall be licensed as an assistant general manager.

Game 7.10(1)(j) (j) All racing officials shall be at least 18 years of age.

Game 7.10(2) (2) Stewards.

Game 7.10(2)(a) (a) The stewards shall supervise the race meet to which they are assigned including the actions and decisions of all racing officials in carrying out their duties. In all cases of conflicts, the decisions of the stewards shall control. The stewards shall be responsible for enforcing ch. 562, Stats., and the division’s rules. The stewards shall interpret the rules and decide all questions not addressed in statutes or administrative code. All decisions and rulings within the stewards’ authority shall be determined by a majority vote of the board of stewards, subject to division review.

Game 7.10(2)(b) (b) There shall be 3 stewards for each race meeting, 2 of whom shall be appointed by the division and one who shall be nominated by the association for approval by the division.

Game 7.10(2)(c) (c) Should any situation occur which may not be covered by the rules of racing, it shall be determined by the stewards in conformity with custom and usage in the industry and in the best interest of racing. In matters pertaining to racing, the orders of the stewards shall supercede the orders of the officers and directors of the association.

Game 7.10(2)(d) (d) The stewards shall have the power at any time to order an examination by the division veterinarian of any animal entered or which has run in a race.

Game 7.10(2)(e) (e) During each racing day the stewards of the race meet shall be at the division offices on the grounds of the association where the race meet is being held not later than 15 minutes prior to weighing-in time to exercise the authority and perform the duties imposed on the stewards by the rules of racing.

Game 7.10(2)(f) (f) In an emergency, when a vacancy occurs among the racing officials other than the stewards, the stewards shall immediately fill the vacancy:

Game 7.10(2)(f)1. 1. The appointment shall be effective only for one day unless the stewards determine continuation of such appointment is required.

Game 7.10(2)(f)2. 2. Such appointment shall be reported immediately to the administrator by the stewards.

Game 7.10(2)(g) (g) In an emergency when a vacancy occurs for an association steward, the presiding steward shall appoint a racing official to serve for that program. The appointment shall only be effective for one day, unless the presiding steward determines continuation of such appointment is required.

Game 7.10(2)(h) (h) If a vacancy occurs for a division steward or division veterinarian prior to or during a race performance, the presiding steward shall appoint an individual to serve for the remainder of the race performance.

Game 7.10(2)(i) (i) If a vacancy occurs for a racing official not listed under par. (h), the general manager or designee shall appoint a racing official to serve for the remainder of the race performance. The general manager’s appointment shall be subject to the review and consent of the board of stewards.

Game 7.10(2)(j) (j) The question of whether a start was a fair start shall be the decision of the stewards and such decision shall be final and if the stewards decide that a start was not a fair start the race shall be declared a “no race.”

Game 7.10(2)(k) (k) The stewards shall determine the finish of the race by the relative position of the muzzles of the greyhounds. In cases where the muzzle is off, hanging or in the mouth the stewards shall consider the relative position of the nose of the greyhound.

Game 7.10(2)(L) (L) The stewards shall display the numbers of the first 3 greyhounds in each race in order of their finish. If the stewards differ in their placing, the majority shall prevail. Nothing in these rules shall be construed to prevent the stewards from correcting an error before the display of the sign “official.”

Game 7.10(2)(m) (m) The stewards shall be responsible for hand timing each race.

Game 7.10(2)(n) (n) All association stewards are required to obtain a license as an association steward from the division. All association stewards shall have a knowledge of the principles and practices of the pari-mutuel racing industry, the use of administrative rules and practices within the pari-mutuel industry, and the principles and practices of oversight of pari-mutuel racetrack operations.

Game 7.10(3) (3) Clerk of scales.

Game 7.10(3)(a) (a) The clerk of scales shall weigh all greyhounds in and out and post the scale sheet of weight promptly after weighing.

Game 7.10(3)(b) (b) The clerk of scales shall immediately report to the stewards any infraction of the rules as to weight and weighing.

Game 7.10(4) (4) Lead-outs.

Game 7.10(4)(a) (a) Lead-outs shall be employed by the association for the purpose of leading the greyhounds to the starting box. Only licensed lead-outs shall lead greyhounds from the paddock to the starting box.