34:15-136.1 Documentation, maintenance of complete and accurate records of wages paid.
6. 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.
L.2008, c.11, s.6.