New Jersey § 34:15-136

§ 34:15-136.

a. A thoroughbred trainer shall document and maintain complete and accurate records

of all wages paid, whether by check or in cash, to stable employees and, notwithstanding

the provisions of subsection b. of the definition of “Horse racing industry employee”

in section 3 of P.L.1995, c. 329 ( C.34:15-131 ), to exercise riders who are hired in connection with the exercising or racing of

a horse the trainer trains, who receive workers' compensation coverage through the

policy secured by the board. A thoroughbred trainer shall produce these records within five days when directed

to do so by the board or a designated agent of the board. The board is hereby authorized to impose a penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000

per violation on any trainer who fails to produce complete and accurate records within

the time period allotted by this subsection. b. The appropriate horseman's bookkeeper, consistent with regulations promulgated

by the New Jersey Racing Commission, shall document and maintain complete and accurate

records of all wages paid, whether by check or in cash, to a jockey or jockey apprentice

or driver who receives workers' compensation coverage through the policy secured by

the board.