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)(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)(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. Game 7.10(4)(b)(b) There shall be one lead-out for each greyhound on the racetrack during races on which pari-mutuel wagering is conducted. Game 7.10(4)(c)(c) Lead-outs shall present a neat appearance and conduct themselves in an orderly manner and shall be attired in clean uniforms provided by the association. Game 7.10(4)(d)(d) The lead-out shall put the greyhound in its assigned box before the race and then retire to a designated place. Game 7.10(4)(e)(e) The lead-out shall handle the greyhound in a humane manner at all times. Game 7.10(4)(f)(f) No lead-out shall have any interest in any greyhound participating in the race meet where the lead-out is employed. Game 7.10(4)(g)(g) Lead-outs shall be assigned to post positions by the paddock judge or designee by lot before each race performance and subject to approval and reassignment by the division stewards. Game 7.10(4)(h)(h) Lead-outs shall not hold any conversation with the public or with one another, either in the paddock, enroute to the starting post or while returning to the paddock. Game 7.10(4)(i)(i) Lead-outs shall remain in the restricted area of the paddock at all times, except to accompany an assigned greyhound to the starting box. Game 7.10(4)(k)(k) It shall be the responsibility of the association to properly train lead-outs in the handling of greyhounds. The training shall include the proper method of leading greyhounds, weighing, placement in and removal from lock-out kennels, handling of blankets, muzzles and leashes, placement in starting box and returning of the greyhound to the paddock after the finish of a race. Game 7.10(5)(a)(a) No greyhound not fully identified and checked against the card index systems (bertillon card) maintained by each association shall start in a schooling or official pari-mutuel race. The identification cards shall be filled in and completed by the association paddock judge before greyhounds are entered for schooling or for a race. Game 7.10(5)(b)(b) The paddock judge shall fully identify and check against the card index system of identification maintained by the association the greyhounds starting in schooling and official pari-mutuel races. The paddock judge shall report to the stewards any greyhound who does not conform to the card index identification. Game 7.10(5)(c)(c) The paddock judge shall unlock the lock-out kennel immediately before weigh-in time to see that the lock-out kennels are in good repair and that nothing has been deposited in any of the crates for the greyhounds’ consumption. The division veterinarian shall see that the lock-out kennels are kept in repair and proper sanitary condition and shall direct the association to make the required corrections when deemed necessary. The paddock judge or designee(s) shall receive the greyhounds from the trainer one at a time, and see that each greyhound is placed in its lock-out kennel and remain on guard from that time until the greyhounds are removed for the last race. Game 7.10(5)(d)(d) The division steward and paddock judge shall not allow anyone to weigh in a greyhound unless that person has in their possession a valid owner’s, trainer’s or assistant trainer’s license. Game 7.10(5)(e)(e) The association paddock judge or kennel master shall keep on hand and ready for use extra muzzles of all sizes, lead straps and collars. Game 7.10(5)(f)(f) The paddock judge shall ensure that each greyhound is properly fitted with an approved muzzle, blanket and lead prior to its leaving for the starting box. Game 7.10(6)(a)(a) The starter shall report any causes of delay to the stewards. Game 7.10(6)(b)(b) All starting boxes to be used during a performance shall be inspected and tested by the association prior to the first race of the performance and the results shall be communicated to the stewards by the starter before the first race. Game 7.10(6)(c)(c) The starter shall inspect all starting boxes and areas adjacent to the starting boxes to be used each race performance prior to the first race to ensure they are clean and free of any foreign materials. Game 7.10(6)(d)(d) The starter shall be responsible that each greyhound is correctly placed in its assigned post position as identified in the daily racing program.