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58 Pa. Code § 183.255. Suspension or revocation of drivers’, trainers’ or grooms’ license.

§ 183.255. Suspension or revocation of drivers’, trainers’ or grooms’ license.

 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 he is carded to drive.

   (4)  Appearing in the paddock in an unfit condition to perform his duties.

   (5)  Fighting.

   (6)  Assault upon any other person.

   (7)  Offensive or profane 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 after the admission gates are open.

   (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.

   (15)  Violation of any rule of the Commission.

   (16)  Falsifying or misrepresenting answers on the application for license.

   (17)  Failure to name a driver at the properly prescribed time of the race meet.



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