Section 183.237. Starting gate requirements  


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  • Every Association shall utilize a mobile starting gate of a type and quality approved by the Commission. Every Association shall furthermore maintain a standby mobile starting gate similarly approved. The arms of all starting gates shall be provided with a screen or a shield in front of the position for each horse and such arms shall be perpendicular to the rail. Starting gates at pari-mutuel tracks shall be equipped with systems approved by the Commission providing direct two-way voice communication with the judges stand.