Pennsylvania Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Part VIII - State Horse Racing Commission
Subpart D - Standardbred Rules of Racing (Harness)
Chapter 205 - RULES OF STANDARDBRED RACING-TEMPORARY REGULATIONS
FINES, SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS
Section 205.501 - Suspension or revocation of driver, trainer or groom license
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
In accordance with the provisions of the act, the license of any driver, trainer or groom may be suspended, revoked or a money fine may be imposed, at any time for:
(1) Failure to obey the instructions of a racing official.
(2) Failure to drive in a race when programmed, unless excused by the Presiding Judge.
(3) Consumption of intoxicating beverages within 4 hours of the first post time of the program on which the licensee is carded to drive.
(4) Appearing in the paddock in an unfit condition to perform the licensee's duties.
(5) Fighting.
(6) Assault or battery upon any other person.
(7) Offensive, profane or threatening language.
(8) Smoking while on the race track in silks and during actual racing hours.
(9) Warming up a horse without silks at any time.
(10) Disturbing the peace.
(11) Refusal to take a breath analyzer test.
(12) Refusal, when requested by the Commission to submit evidence of physical and mental ability or to submit to a physical examination, or both.
(13) Failure to participate in post parade, unless specifically excused by Presiding Judge.
(14) Any other act or conduct detrimental to the sport or reflects negatively on the sport.
(15) Violation of any rule, regulation, order or directive of the Commission.
(16) Failure or refusal to obey a rule, regulation, order or directive of the Commission, including but not limited to a properly issued records subpoena.
(17) Falsifying or misrepresenting answers on the application for license.
(18) Failure to name a driver at the properly prescribed time of the race meet.
