Chapter 2. Horserace Meetings At State Or District Fairs of California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 3. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2.

The expenditure of funds for insurance which is authorized by this chapter is a public purpose and is in furtherance of the purposes for which state and district fairs are conducted.

If the Department of Parks and Recreation or the board of directors of any district agricultural association finds that, in order to conduct a successful horserace meeting with adequate competition and a sufficient number of competent jockeys and exercise boys, it is necessary that it purchase suitable accident and disability insurance for the benefit of the jockeys and exercise boys who are participating in the horserace meeting, it may purchase such insurance to protect them from the physical hazards of such participation.

The accident and disability insurance shall be in addition to the workers' compensation insurance which is required to be carried by licensed horse owners.