Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Administration [Gaming]
Chapter Game 19 - Schedule of suspensions, revocations and forfeitures
Section Game 19.04 - Range of penalties

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) The following classes of violations shall subject the violator to the penalties set forth below:

(a) Any violation which affects, or could reasonably be expected to affect, the outcome of a race shall be subject to a maximum forfeiture of $10,000, lifetime suspension or revocation of licensure or any combination;

(b) Any violation which affects, or could reasonably be expected to affect, the outcome of a race shall be subject to a maximum forfeiture of $10,000, lifetime suspension or revocation of licensure or any combination;

(c) Any violation which affects, or could reasonably be expected to affect, the health, safety or welfare of any licensee or member of the public shall be subject to a maximum forfeiture of $10,000, lifetime suspension or revocation of licensure or any combination;

(d) Any violation which affects, or could reasonably be expected to affect, the health, safety or welfare of a racing animal shall be subject to a maximum forfeiture of $5,000, suspension of licensure not to exceed 10 years, or revocation of licensure or any combination;

(e) Any violation which decreases the ability, or could reasonably be expected to decrease the ability, of the division to exercise its regulatory functions shall be subject to a maximum forfeiture of $10,000, or suspension of licensure not to exceed 5 years or revocation of licensure or any combination;

(f) Any violation which affects, or could reasonably be expected to affect, the functioning and operation of a race meeting shall be subject to a maximum forfeiture of $1,000, licensure suspension not to exceed 5 years or revocation of licensure or any combination;

(g) Any violation by an occupational licensee which is not previously categorized shall be subject to a maximum forfeiture of $1,000, licensure suspension not to exceed one year or revocation or any combination.

(h) Any violation for which the division determines the assessment of the maximum penalty provided in par. (d), (e), (f) or (g) would be insufficient to adequately address the misconduct shall be subject to a maximum forfeiture of $10,000, lifetime suspension or revocation of licensure or any combination, upon a specific finding by the division, including the reasons why the imposition of a harsher penalty is warranted.

(i) Any violation by a licensee of s. Game 16.03(1) or shallbe 16.04subject to a minimum forfeiture equal to the amount of money wagered and won when committing the violation.

(j) Any violation by a licensee of s. Game 14.03 or shallbe 14.04subject to a minimum penalty which includes a requirement to return all purse monies won by the greyhound owner and kennel owner to the association. Furthermore, the association shall be ordered to redistribute the purse monies received to the greyhound owners and kennel owners who would have been entitled to increased purse money if the greyhounds which raced in violation of s. Game 14.03 or wouldha ve 14.04 been disqualified.

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