(a) An association may not permit the sale, possession, or consumption of an alcoholic beverage in the stable or kennel area for the period beginning 10 days before the first day of a race meeting and ending 10 days after the last day of a race meeting, unless written consent has been granted by the Commission at least 30 days prior for a special event to be held within the stable or kennel enclosure.
(b) The Commission may consent to a temporary waiver of the alcohol prohibition upon confirmation that no local ordinances would be violated and that the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has approved the activity. The association shall submit a request for a special event waiver detailing the dates, times, and nature of the special event. The Commission may grant conditional approval.

Source Note: The provisions of this §309.159 adopted to be effective October 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 8968