Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part V - Harness Racing Commission
Chapter 183 - RULES OF RACING
DECORUM
Section 183.339 - Misconduct and association with undersirables, bribery

Universal Citation: 58 PA Code ยง 183.339

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The Commission may impose the penalties as prescribed by law if it finds that any licensee or other person subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission:

(1) Is associating, consorting or negotiating with bookmakers, touts or other persons of similar pursuits.

(2) Is associating, consorting or negotiating with persons who have been convicted of a crime.

(3) Is guilty of a fraud or has attempted any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with racing, breeding or otherwise.

(4) Has violated any law, rule or regulation with respect to racing in any jurisdiction.

(5) Has violated any rule, regulation or order of the Commission.

(b) The Commission may impose the penalties as prescribed by law if it finds that the experience, character or general fitness of any person is such that his or their participation in harness racing or related activities would be inconsistent with the public interest, convenience or necessity or with the best interests of racing generally.

(c) When any licensee or person subject to jurisdiction of the Commission shall be approached with an offer or promise of a bribe or with a request or a suggestion for a bribe or for any improper, corrupt or fraudulent act or practice in relation to a race or racing or with a suggestion that any race be conducted otherwise than in accordance with the rules and regulations of this Commission, it shall be the duty of such licensee or person to report such suggestion, offer, promise or bribe immediately to the Commission. Failure to so report shall subject such person or persons to the penalties prescribed by law and by these rules.

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 183.335 (relating to wagers forbidden).

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