This law section outlines that all stewards and racing officials involved in horse racing, who aren't already required to be licensed under a different article, must be licensed by the board as per this article. The license must have the person's photo. Participants can't be involved in horse race meetings unless they have a valid license, and there will be a fee for obtaining this license. The term 'racing official' includes a variety of roles such as starter, timer, veterinarians, judges, and more involved in horse race meetings.

This section outlines the requirements for licensing as a steward or official veterinarian in horse racing. To become a steward, candidates must pass written and oral exams, not have certain criminal convictions, meet specific health standards, and possess relevant industry experience. Options for experience include years in roles like a trainer or jockey, or equivalent experience approved by the board. For official veterinarians, candidates must be licensed and in good standing to practice veterinary medicine in California and hold malpractice insurance.

This law lays out the rules for how exams should be conducted for licensing stewards and official veterinarians. The board is responsible for creating both written and oral exams, which must be standardized and recorded. Oral exams for stewards need to have at least three board members on the panel, while those for veterinarians need at least one board member, the equine medical director, and the executive director. Additionally, the law requires the board to provide an outline of exam topics to anyone who asks, and the exam results for a steward's license must be available to the public.

If you want to be a racing official, you need to get a license from the board. The board sets the rules, regulations, and the fee you have to pay for the license.

This law section states that a license granted for horse racing in California is issued for up to three years. The board can decide how long a license will last and adjust the fees accordingly. Once issued, the license is valid for all horse racing events in the state during its validity period, unless it gets suspended or revoked earlier.

This law allows a board to remove any racing official or employee if they suspect the person has engaged in dishonesty related to horse racing, not followed rules set by the license they hold, or broken any laws or regulations set by the board.

This section explains when the racing board can overrule a steward's decision in horse racing. The board can change a decision (except disqualifications for fouls or infractions) if there's a mistake in law interpretation, new convincing evidence comes up, or if it's better for the racing industry and state interests. However, race finish decisions for betting payouts cannot be changed. Decisions about prize money can only be altered if an official written claim is made by an owner or trainer, and the board finds strong evidence to support the protest. The board's chair can pause the effect of a steward's decision while it's being appealed if necessary.

If someone is accused of using illegal substances in a horse racing context, they can choose to have their case reviewed by a Board of Stewards or a hearing officer. The hearing officer is picked from a list created by the board with input from different racing groups. The hearing must start within 90 days unless there's a really good reason to delay it, and that reason must be documented. Before the hearing, the accused must pay a bond equal to any prize money they've gotten, to ensure funds are available if they're found guilty.

This law outlines the responsibilities and arrangements for hiring stewards and veterinarians at horse racing events. The board must contract with licensed individuals to oversee the races' integrity and health aspects. These contracts can vary based on experience and include benefits. The board also has to regularly meet with stewards to gather their recommendations. Officials like stewards and veterinarians receive legal protections similar to public employees but are considered contractors and not civil servants because their expertise is unique and not fulfilled by existing agencies.