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NJ A2320
NJ A2320Requires New Jersey Racing Commission develop guidelines on postponement of certain events due to severe weather conditions.
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Racing Commission to promulgate rules and regulations establishing a severe weather and lightning protocol and require the postponement of horse races when inclement weather would pose a danger to the welfare of the drivers, jockeys, or horses. Inclement weather would be understood as, at a minimum, a condition in which: (1) there is a thunderstorm, tornado, tropical storm, or hurricane watch in effect for the county in which the track is located within one hour of the post and expected end times of the race; or (2) the heat index as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the county in which the track is located is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit or is reasonably expected to be above 90 degrees Fahrenheit at any time during the race.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Racing Commission to develop guidelines for postponing horse races due to severe weather conditions, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, tropical storms, hurricanes, or extreme heat. The guidelines would mandate the postponement of races if inclement weather poses a danger to the welfare of the drivers, jockeys, or horses. The Commission is directed to consult with the Departments of Agriculture and Health to establish these rules and regulations, which would take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 02/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2500/2320_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2500/2320_I1.PDF |
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