Racing surfaces

Each racing association shall, as determined by the commission, safety committee, or stewards, provide the following: 1. Training and racing surfaces whose construction, elevation, and surfaces have received commission approval as safe and humane; provided, however, that upon proof of economic hardship and a bona fide effort to comply, exemptions to this section may be granted by the commission. Application for exemption must be in writing with notice to all interested parties; 2. Adequate and proper equipment to maintain said surfaces; 3. Sufficient trained personnel to properly operate said equipment; and 4. Daily records on the condition of each training and racing surface which must be open for public inspection. 5. Watering and grooming services to the track before each race. Exemptions may be allowed by the state steward or safety committee.