in-20251203-IR-071250679RAA: 71 IAC 4-2-3

TITLE 71 INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION Regulatory Analysis LSA Document #25-679 I. Description of Rule  II. Fiscal Impact Analysis III. Impacted Parties IV. Changes in Proposed Rules 71 IAC 4-2-3 Eliminates redundant wording in rule. 71 IAC 4-2-6 Corrects grammatical error. 71 IAC 4-2-7 Corrects grammatical error and eliminates outdated (2010) deadline for trust payment. 71 IAC 4-2-8 Adds the section from 71 IAC 4.5-2-7 which is being eliminated. 71 IAC 4-3-1 Adds “training” to emergency staff requirements; incorporates “jockey” into wording. 71 IAC 4-3-2 Adds “where applicable” to the placement of a bulletin board. 71 IAC 4-3-4 Integrates requirements from flat racing rules which are being eliminated; replaces “tape” with “recording” 71 IAC 4-3-5 Adds “jockeys” into the section. 71 IAC 4-3-6 Specifies “rails” in the section pertains to standardbred racing 71 IAC 4-3-6.5 Adds the section from 71 IAC 4.5-3-6 which is being eliminated. 71 IAC 4-3-7 Specifies “starting gate” in the section pertains to standardbred racing. 71 IAC 4-3-7.5 Adds the section from 71 IAC 4.5-3-7 which is being eliminated. 71 IAC 4-3-8 Specifies “distance markers” in the section pertains to standardbred racing. 71 IAC 4-3-8.5 Adds the section from 71 IAC 4.5-3-8  which is being eliminated. 71 IAC 4-3-9 Eliminates “tape” and replaces with “recording”. 71 IAC 4-4-9 Eliminated due to redundancy in with statute. 71 IAC 4.5 Eliminated article due to integration into 71 IAC 4 71 IAC 5-1-1 Adds flat racing occupational categories to rule; adds reference to flat racing 71 IAC 3.5. 71 IAC 5-1-6 Adds reference to flat racing 71 IAC 8.5-3. 71 IAC 5-1-12 Adds USTA as entity; eliminates outdated refence to IHRC administrative law judge. 71 IAC 5-1-13 Eliminates outdated reference to IHRC administrative law judge. 71 IAC 5-1-14 Eliminated due to redundancy in with statute. 71 IAC 5-1-21 Adds valet and teeth floater to prohibited owner license conflict. 71 IAC 5-1-22 Adds commission employees to list of those who may ask licensee to present license. 71 IAC 5-1-28 Adds requirement for flat from section 71 IAC 5.5-1-30 which is being eliminated. 71 IAC 5-1-30 Adds section from 71 IAC 5.5-1-16 which is being eliminated. 71 IAC 5-1-31 Adds section from 71 IAC 5.5-1-25 which is being eliminated 71 IAC 5-1-32 Adds section from 71 IAC 5.5-1-26 which is being eliminated. 71 IAC 5-2-1 Adds reference to flat racing section 71 IAC 7.5-5-2. 71 IAC 5-2-4 Adds references to differentiate between standardbred and flat racing. 71 IAC 5-2-5 Adds section from 71 IAC 5.5-2-5 which is being eliminated. 71 IAC 5-2-6 Eliminates reference to ARCI version number, which became unnecessary under HEA 1053. 71 IAC 5-3-1 Updates sections to incorporate and differentiate flat racing qualifications; adds reference to flat racing 71 IAC 7.5-5-2. 71 IAC 5-3-2 Corrects grammatical errors. 71 IAC 5-3-3 Updates pronoun references; adds language from flat racing requirements; adds reference from flat racing 71 IAC 8.5; updates grammatical errors; differentiates requirements for flat racing. 71 IAC 5-3-3.1 Updates grammar. 71 IAC 5-3-4 Updates grammar. 71 IAC 5-3-6 Updates grammar. 71 IAC 5-4-1 Updates grammar. 71 IAC 5-4.5 Adds jockey rule sections from 71 IAC 5.5-4 which is being eliminated. 71 IAC 5-5-2 Differentiates reporting requirement for standardbred racing. 71 IAC 5-5.5 Adds jockey agent rule sections from 71 IAC 71 IAC 5.5-5 which is being eliminated. 71 IAC 5-6 Corrects rule section specification as to qualifications for horseshoer. 71 IAC 5-7-1 Eliminates specific standardbred reference. 71 IAC 5-7-4 Moves fees from flat racing 71 IAC 5.5-8-2 to this section to accommodate HEA 1623. 71 IAC 5-7-5 Adds flat racing reference 71 IAC 3.5-1-3. 71 IAC 5.5 Eliminated article due to integration into 71 IAC 5 71 IAC 6-3-1 Expands time to publish condition sheets. 71 IAC 7-1-5 Allows for condition changes. 71 IAC 7-1-7 Allows tracks to refuse entry. 71 IAC 7-1-26 Updates methods of communication. 71 IAC 7-1-29 Updates section to reflect present operations. 71 IAC 7-1-30 Eliminates redundant wording. 71 IAC 7-2-2 Updates section to reflect present operations. 71 IAC 7-2-8 Allows track to specify who rides in gate. 71 IAC 7-3-20 Eliminates section not in use. 71 IAC 7-3-23 Updates section to reflect present operations. 71 IAC 7-3-37 Eliminates section not in use. 71 IAC 13.5-3-2 Modifies method in which breeders’ awards are given for thoroughbred breeder 71 IAC 13.5-3-4 Modifies method in which breeders’ awards are given for thoroughbred owner. 71 IAC 14-1-1 Allows for later registration for Indiana foals under a late fee. 71 IAC 14.5-3-1 Modifies method in which breeders’ awards are given for quarterhorse owner. 71 IAC 14.5-3-2 Modifies method in which breeders’ awards are given for quarterhorse breeder. 71 IAC 14.5-3-3 Modifies the method in which stallion owner’s are awarded. V. Benefit Analysis VI. Cost Analysis VII. Sources of Information VIII. Regulatory Analysis The aggregated costs to these rule changes will be approximately $100, stemming from the change in 71 IAC 14-1-1. Under this section, the direct benefits to the state will be up to $10,000 in late registration fees, while the benefits to the breeders could well exceed that if one or more of the late-registered horses receives an award. This amount cannot be qualified due to the unknowns as to the future performance of these horses.As set forth previously in connection with LSA #24-480, the Commission has determined that the benefits of Rules 4 and 5 exceed their costs.

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Notice of Determination Received: October 29, 2025 Notice of First Public Comment Period: 20251203-IR-071250679FNA