There shall be three stewards, licensed and employed by the commission, to supervise each horse race meet. One of the stewards shall be designated the presiding official steward of the race meet. Stewards, other than the presiding official steward, shall be employed subject to the approval of the racetrack licensee. All stewards shall be licensed or certified by a nationally recognized horse racing organization. Stewards shall exercise those powers and duties prescribed by commission rules. A decision or action of a steward may be reviewed or reconsidered by the commission.
History: Laws 2007, ch. 39, § 12.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 60-1A-29 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 60 - Business Licenses
Section 60-1A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-2 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-4 - Commission; powers; duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-6 - Classification of racetrack licenses. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-12 - Stewards; powers; duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-14 - Testing specimens. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-14.1 - Racehorse testing fund; created; purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-16 - Simulcasting. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-17 - Interstate common pool wagering; authorized. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-18 - Daily pari-mutuel tax; imposed; rate. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-22 - Payment of taxes; payment of license fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-23 - Horse racing suspense account. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-24 - Breeders' awards. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-26 - Illegal use of pari-mutuel wagering. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-29 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 60-1A-30 - Temporary provisions [Terms continued]. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)