Racing Occupations Requiring Licensure
All individuals and entities carrying out their duties on the racing premises must hold an occupational license. Each applicant must be at least 18 years of age unless otherwise specified. There are no requirements for examination, continuing education, residency, or citizenship. Exceptions and additional licensing requirements are listed below with the appropriate occupation. All licenses are valid through December 31 of the year of issue.
Only greyhound and harness racing occupations are specified, as there are no facilities in New Hampshire for thoroughbred racing. Licenses are required for occupations in thoroughbred racing, including, but not limited to, owners, breeders, authorized agents, sub-agents, nominators, jockeys, jockey apprentices, and jockey agents.
For complete details of requirements for applicants, review the Administrative Rules Chapter Pari 800.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 284; Administrative Rules Chapter Pari 800 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
New Hampshire Pari-Mutuel Commission
78 Regional Drive, Building 2
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-8530 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-2158 |
| fax |
(603) 271-3381 |
| web |
www.racing.nh.gov |
| contact person |
Paul M. Kelley, Director |
| e-mail |
paul.kelley@racing.nh.gov |
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Fees
| Greyhound Racing Occupations |
Annual Fee |
Active Licenses |
| Admissions Employee |
$10.00 |
11 |
| Admissions Manager |
$25.00 |
1 |
| Announcer |
$10.00 |
6 |
| Assistant Racing Secretary |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Assistant Race Starter |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Assistant Trainer |
$20.00 |
5 |
| Brakeman |
$10.00 |
2 |
| Chart Writer |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Clerk of Scales |
$10.00 |
2 |
| Clerk to the Racing Secretary |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Director of Maintenance |
$25.00 |
4 |
| Director of Security (must hold valid NH security guard license) |
$25.00 |
3 |
| Food Concession Employee (minimum age 16 years) |
$10.00 |
131 |
| Food Concession Manager |
$25.00 |
2 |
| Judge |
$$10.00 |
7 |
| Kennel Helper |
$10.00 |
34 |
| Kennel Master |
$10.00 |
4 |
| Lead-Out (minimum age 16 years) |
$10.00 |
81 |
| Lure Operator |
$10.00 |
5 |
| Maintenance Employee (minimum age 16-18 years) |
$10.00 |
47 |
| Mutuel Department Employee |
$10.00 |
105 |
| Mutuel Manager |
$25.00 |
4 |
| Owner |
$20.00 |
303 |
| Owner/Trainer |
$30.00 |
22 |
| Paddock Judge |
$10.00 |
4 |
| Racing Secretary |
$10.00 |
2 |
| Security (must hold valid NH security guard license) |
$10.00 |
50 |
| Trainer |
$30.00 |
18 |
| Vendor |
$25.00 |
4 |
| Veterinarian (must hold valid NH veterinary license) |
$20.00 |
1 |
| Veterinary Assistant |
$10.00 |
4 |
| Video Equipment Operator |
$10.00 |
7 |
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| Harness Racing Occupations |
Annual Fee |
Active Licenses |
| Admissions Employee (minimum age 16 years) |
$10.00 |
34 |
| Announcer |
$10.00 |
2 |
| Assistant Trainer |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Blacksmith |
$20.00 |
4 |
| Clerk to the Racing Secretary |
$10.00 |
4 |
| Director of Racing |
$25.00 |
1 |
| Director of Security (must hold valid NH security guard license) |
$25.00 |
1 |
| Driver (minimum age 16 years) |
$25.00 |
44 |
| Equine Dentist |
$20.00 |
3 |
| Food Concession Employee (minimum age 16 years) |
$10.00 |
36 |
| Horseman's Bookkeeper |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Identifier |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Judge |
$10.00 |
4 |
| Maintenance Employee (minimum age 16 years) |
$10.00 |
33 |
| Mutuel Employee |
$10.00 |
86 |
| Mutuel Manager |
$25.00 |
2 |
| Owner |
$25.00 |
555 |
| Owner/Driver |
$40.00 |
19 |
| Owner/Driver/Trainer |
$60.00 |
94 |
| Owner/Trainer |
$40.00 |
85 |
| Paddock Assistant |
$10.00 |
2 |
| Paddock Judge |
$20.00 |
1 |
| Patrol Judge |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Photo Finish Operator |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Racing Secretary |
$10.00 |
2 |
| Security (must hold valid NH security guard license) |
$10.00 |
33 |
| Stable Employee (minimum age 16 years) |
$10.00 |
203 |
| Starter |
$10.00 |
2 |
| Timer |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Tote Technician |
$10.00 |
4 |
| Trainer |
$25.00 |
66 |
| Trainer/Driver |
$40.00 |
45 |
| Vendor |
$25.00 |
5 |
| Veterinarian (must hold valid NH veterinary license) |
$20.00 |
7 |
| Veterinary Assistant |
$10.00 |
1 |
| Video Equipment Operator |
$10.00 |
10 |
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