LAC 35:III.2101. Qualifications for Appointment

A. To qualify for commission appointment or approval as a steward an individual shall be required to: 1. document five years prior experience as a steward, racing secretary, assistant racing secretary, starter, placing judge, paddock judge, clerk of scales, jockey, trainer or equivalent experience in the racing industry; 2. satisfactorily pass a commission-approved Stewards Training Program. This requirement may be waived for individuals who have served as a steward for at least two years in a recognized jurisdiction at an extended thoroughbred or quarter horse pari-mutuel race meeting, and who is otherwise qualified to serve as a steward; 3. satisfactorily pass an optical examination conducted not more than 90 days before the appointment, indicating 20/20 vision, corrected, and the ability to distinguish colors; 4. satisfactorily pass a criminal background check; 5. satisfactorily pass a written examination prescribed by the commission. A passing grade for the written exam is 85 on a scale of 100. Applicants must satisfactorily pass the written examination every three years; 6. participate in an oral interview conducted by the executive director or a designee of the executive director; 7. be physically fit to perform the duties of a steward.