Delaware Administrative Code
Title 3 - Agriculture
1000 - Thoroughbred Racing Commission
1001 - Thoroughbred Racing Rules and Regulations
Section 1001-18.0 - Disciplinary Measures

18.1.1 Upon the finding of a violation of these Rules, or an attempted violation, on Licensee's grounds during the conduct of a meeting at which the Stewards have been appointed to serve, the Stewards may:

18.1.2 Declare ineligible for racing or disqualify in a race any Thoroughbred or person;

18.1.3 Suspend the registration, permit or authorization of any person involved in such Rule violation for any length of time deemed warranted by the Stewards as commensurate with the seriousness of the violation;

18.1.4 Cause any person found to have interfered with, or contributed toward the interference of, the orderly, proper or honest conduct of a race or race meeting, to be excluded or ejected from Licensee's grounds, or any portion thereof, permanently or for any lesser period.

18.1.5 Summary Suspension

18.2.1 Upon the finding of a violation of these Rules, or an attempted violation, on Licensee's grounds during the conduct of a race meeting within the State of Delaware, the Commission may:

18.2.2 Declare ineligible for racing or disqualify in a race any Thoroughbred or person;

18.2.3 Deny, suspend, revoke or declare void any registration, permit or authorization applied for or issued by the Licensee or its Registrar;

18.2.4 Cause any person found to have interfered with or contributed toward the interference of the orderly, proper or honest conduct of a race or race meeting to be excluded or ejected from Licensee's grounds, or any portion thereof, for any length of time the Commission may deem warranted;

18.2.5 Upon appeal and hearing de novo of a matter determined by the Stewards, the Commission may reverse or revise the Stewards' ruling in all respects.

18.3.1 Based upon the report and advice of the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau premised upon its investigation and/or information available to it from governmental or other investigative sources or, based upon their own investigation and determination, either the Commission, the Stewards or the Licensee may bar or eject any person, permanently or for a lesser period, from Licensee's grounds or any part thereof who, by reason of his or her past or contemplated conduct or associations is, or would be, in any direct or indirect way detrimental to the continued maintenance and promotion of high standards for honesty, integrity and propriety in all Thoroughbred racing conducted in Delaware.