2016 Maryland Code
Labor and Employment
Title 9 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers
§ 9-212. Jockey

(a) Scope of section. --

(1) This section applies to each jockey licensed by the State Racing Commission to ride a thoroughbred horse.

(2) This section applies only at a thoroughbred racing association or training facility under the jurisdiction of the State Racing Commission.

(b) Covered employee. -- A jockey is a covered employee while performing a service in connection with racing or training a thoroughbred race horse.

(c) Employer. --

(1) For the purposes of this title, the joint employers of a jockey who is a covered employee under this section while performing a service in connection with racing are:

(i) the Maryland Jockey Injury Compensation Fund, Inc.; and

(ii) each licensed owner or trainer who is subject to assessment under § 11-906 of the Business Regulation Article at the time of any occurrence for which benefits are payable to the jockey under this title.

(2) For purposes of this title, the employer of a jockey who is a covered employee under this section while performing a service in connection with training is the trainer for whom the service is performed.

(3) This subsection does not affect any other provision of law or practice.

(d) Action against third party. -- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this section may not be construed to bar an action by a jockey against a third party.