Rule 3769-16-23 | Starter's duties.
The starter shall be in the starting gate fifteen minutes before the post time of the first race. They shall have control over the horses and authority to assess fines and/or suspend drivers for any violation of the rules from the formation of the parade until the word "go" is given. They may assist in placing the horses when requested by the judges to do so. They shall notify the judges and the drivers in writing of penalties imposed by them. Their services shall be paid for by the permit holder employing them. An assistant starter may be employed when a permit holder deems it necessary.
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