Pennsylvania Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Part VIII - State Horse Racing Commission
Subpart A - General Provisions
Chapter 179 - RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE- TEMPORARY REGULATIONS
Subchapter B - JUDGES AND STEWARDS HEARINGS
Section 179.22 - General power of the Judges and Stewards

The Board of Judges and the Board of Stewards shall have the power to enforce the breed-specific rules and procedures of Standardbred racing or Thoroughbred racing, and otherwise resolve conflicts, disputes and impose penalties for violations of the rules and regulations of the Commission. The Judges and Stewards, in the best interests of racing, shall also have the power and jurisdiction over racing matters which are not expressly covered by this chapter. In all cases, the Judges and Stewards shall render their respective determinations in accordance with the generally accepted customs and usages of racing in conformity with equitable standards of justice.