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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".23" citation="COMAR 09.10.04.23" title_num="09" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="04" heading="Timing of Races.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A racing association shall have, and maintain, an electronic timing device for the purpose of accurately recording the fractional times of all races.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The time recorded by the electronic timing device is the official time of the race unless there is a power failure, mechanical malfunction, or other extenuating circumstance.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If the stewards or judges determine that one of the exceptions under §B of this regulation occurred, the official time of the race is the time:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Recorded by the official timer as provided under:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>COMAR 09.10.01.36 for a thoroughbred race, or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>COMAR 09.10.02.24 for a standardbred race; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provided by a method considered reliable and accurate by the Commission.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The time of each race shall be announced and displayed.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>