New Jersey § 5:7-10

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:7-10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5:7-10.

No license shall be issued for the operation or conduct of any such track or other

place unless (a) There is provided and maintained on the outer circumference of the track and around

the entire outer circumference thereof, and in case spectators are permitted in the

infield or within the inner circumference of the track, also on the inner circumference

of the track and around the entire inner circumference thereof, (1) a guard or hub rail of hard wood or other suitable material supported by posts

of similar material of at least six inches in width and six inches in thickness, or

round posts not less than seven inches in diameter, which are set in the ground at

least four feet and shall extend above the ground at least two feet and are spaced

not more than six feet apart, upon which are mounted on the side of the posts toward

the track two planks of hard wood or other suitable material, at least ten inches

in width by three inches in thickness, fastened on the face of the posts and running

horizontally and parallel to each other and there is attached on the opposite side

of the posts and not more than eight inches from the top thereof a three-quarter inch

steel cable running around the circumference of the track and securely fastened with

eyebolts to the posts or (2) such other protective devices of a type or character as shall be approved by the

department, after hearing in accordance herewith, and (b) There is provided along any part of the track where spectators are permitted to

be, whether outside of the track or in the infield, a fence of a type approved by

the department, six feet in height, and located not less than four feet away from

the edge of the track, and (c) The applicant shall have complied with all rules and regulations made by the department

under this act relating to matters of track construction and condition, guard rails,

pit facilities, lighting and similar safety measures.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:7-10

What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:7-10 cover?

Section 5:7-10 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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