SECTION 309.311. Kennel Compound

(a) An association shall provide in the kennel compound area:

(1) not more than 18 separate kennel buildings for the kennel owners under contract with the association; and

(2) if the association has contracted with kennel owners to fill all of the kennel buildings, a separate kennel building for greyhounds that will be participating in stake races, designed to accommodate several trainers and their greyhounds.

(b) Each kennel building must be located at least 100 yards from the public area of the enclosure and at least 150 yards from the nearest racetrack surface.

(c) The kennel buildings must be spaced at least 100 feet apart to ensure proper air circulation and to minimize fire hazards.

(d) The association shall provide at its expense a continuous security system for the kennel compound area approved by the executive secretary. The security system must include floodlights to adequately illuminate the kennel compound at night.

Source Note: The provisions of this §309.311 adopted to be effective October 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 8971; amended to be effective December 7, 2008, 33 TexReg 10003