Rules Proposal Would Continue Horse Racing Injury Compensation Board

The New Jersey Horse Racing Injury Compensation Board has proposed rules to continue its existence, with changes to reflect an increase in the assessment rate authorized by the Legislature and to improve wording. A notice posted in Monday’s New Jersey Register states that the rules that authorize the board to provide coverage for jockeys and other horse racing industry employees expired on Nov. 24. However, by filing an amendment to continue the rules, the board has extended that expiration date for an additional six months, until May 23, 2018. The board is proposing readoption of New ...