Louisiana Administrative Code Title 35 - HORSE RACING
Here’s an overview of Louisiana Administrative Code – Title 35: Horse Racing:
📘 Structure of Title 35
Title 35 governs all facets of horse racing in Louisiana and is organized into major “Parts”:
Part I – General Provisions
Definitions, accreditation, permitted medications, prohibited conduct, and regulatory authority (doa.la.gov, regulations.justia.com).
Part III – Personnel, Registration & Licensing
Rules covering racing officials, jockey/jockey-agent qualifications, licensing, trainers, veterinarians, and associations’ responsibilities (doa.la.gov).
Part V – Racing Procedures
Standards for entries, declarations, racing eligibility, claiming races, and conduct during events (doa.la.gov).
Part VII – Equipment & Colors
Protocols for racing apparel, gear, equipment modifications, and registration of silks (doa.la.gov).
Part IX – Weights
Established weight schedules by horse age and race distance (doa.la.gov).
Part XI – Claiming Rules & Engagements
Regulations on claiming races, conditions for rescinding claims, eligibility, and transfer rules (doa.la.gov).
Part XIII – Wagering
Covers pari‑mutuel wagering rules, machine operation, and betting regulations (doa.la.gov).
Part XV – Off‑Track Wagering
Rules regarding combined wagering pools with other jurisdictions (doa.la.gov).
Part XVII – Historical Horse Racing
Defines and regulates electronic “historical horse race” wagering (HHR), licensing, record‑keeping, terminals, and commission oversight (doa.la.gov).
📌 Example Regulation: Excessive Entries
One specific rule: If too many horses are entered in a purse race, starters are chosen by lot, and post positions are then randomly assigned (law.cornell.edu).
🔍 Accessing Updated Rules
Justia and Cornell's LII provide online text for Title 35 (regulations.justia.com).
The Louisiana Division of Administration hosts an official PDF “compilation through May 2025” (doa.la.gov).
📰 HHR Developments in Louisiana
While Part XVII allows historical horse racing terminals, a 2024–25 court ruling effectively shut these down. In March 2024, a judge found HHR unconstitutional under the state constitution; the Louisiana Supreme Court upheld this in March 2025 (en.wikipedia.org).
✅ In Summary
Title 35 comprehensively regulates:
Horse and breed eligibility
Licensing of personnel and associations
Race-day procedures (entries, weights, equipment)
Wagering rules including modern HHR systems
To review the exact language of specific chapters or sections, you can explore the PDFs available from the Division of Administration or the Justia LAC portal, which reflect updates through at least May 2025.
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