Section R19-2-325. Grounds of the Racing Kennel, Breeding Farm, or Other Operation

A.      General.

1.        Food supplies and bedding materials shall be stored to protect them from contamination or infestation by vermin or other factors which would render the food or bedding unsanitary. All meat shall be kept frozen or refrigerated until such time that it is to be thawed for immediate con- sumption.

2.        Washrooms, basins, or sinks shall be readily accessible for maintaining cleanliness among greyhound caretakers and sanitizing of food and water utensils. Running water shall be immediately available and hot water shall be obtainable on the premises to properly disinfect dishes, utensils, or other equipment.

3.        Waste materials shall be removed at least daily and dis- posed of at least weekly to minimize vermin infestation, odors, and disease hazards.

4.        Dropping buckets shall have lids in place except while in use and shall be stored in an area removed from kennel housing and run housing.

5.        Space shall be provided to prevent crowding and to allow freedom of movement and comfort to the greyhounds.

6.        Females in estrus shall not be housed with racing dogs or males except for breeding purposes.

7.        Cleaning supplies and pesticides shall be stored in a secure area completely separate from food, bedding stor- age, and greyhounds.

8.        The grounds shall be free of weeds and other materials that may constitute a fire or other hazard and that may create a breeding ground for fleas and ticks.

9.        Racing kennels, breeding farms, and other operations in Arizona shall apply for a license to operate from the Department. Greyhounds bred, whelped, raised, trained, or kenneled by unlicensed Arizona operations shall not be eligible to race within Arizona.

B.       Turn-out pens and exercise areas.

1.        Fencing for turn-out pens and exercise areas shall be a minimum of 5 feet high. Material for fencing shall be such that the health and safety of the greyhounds are not endangered. Fences shall be maintained in satisfactory repair.

2.        Ample lighting shall be provided by natural or artificial means or both to view the greyhounds while in the turn- out pens and to allow efficient cleaning thereof.

3.        Turn-out pens and exercise areas shall be free of debris, brush, feces, or any unsanitary, or hazardous materials that could endanger the greyhounds.

4.        The greyhound shall be supervised at all times while in the turnout pens.

5.        Sufficient shelter shall be provided to accommodate all greyhounds in the exercise areas and turn-out pens to allow access to shade from direct sunlight and regress from exposure to inclement weather.

6.        Turn-out pens shall be cleaned at least daily or more fre- quently as may be necessary to reduce disease hazards and odors.

7.        Fresh sand shall be added to soak up urine at least annu- ally or more frequently as may be necessary to reduce disease and odors.

8.        Buildings and structures present in or around the turn-out pens or exercise areas shall be constructed and main- tained in good repair to ensure protection from exposure or hazards that could endanger the greyhounds.

Historical Note

Adopted effective March 1, 1995; R19-2-325 recodified from R4-27-325 (Supp. 95-1). Amended effective August 7, 1996 (Supp. 96-3).