Clerk of the scales

# (a)

Duties. The clerk of the scales shall weigh greyhounds in and out on a scale sealed by the state sealer of weights and measures and shall exhibit the accurate

weight of each greyhound. The established racing weight and the weighing-in and weighing-out weight shall be promptly posted for the information of the public.

# (b)

Variations of weight. The clerk of the scales shall record as soon as the weights are exhibited, any variation from the weight appearing on the weight sheet.

# (c)

Report to division racing judge. The clerk of the scales shall deliver to the division a copy of the weight sheet before each performance.

# (d)

Uniform weighing. All greyhounds shall be weighed in a uniform manner approved by the division.

# (e)

Report infractions. The clerk of the scales shall promptly report to the racing judges any infraction of the rules as to weight or weighing.

# (f)

Time on scales. The clerk of the scales shall require a greyhound to remain on the scales until such time as there is no more than one-quarter pound ''jump'' in scale action caused by motion of the greyhound being weighed.

# (g)

Lead-out requirement. The clerk of the scales shall require the person acting as lead-out for the greyhound being weighed to step back from the scales and allow at least a 6″ sag in the lead-out leash.