Section 1888 - Defense to Trainer Insurer RuleA trainer or other person charged with a violation of Rule 1887 of this division may defend, mitigate or appeal the charge if:
(a) He was not, before the commencement of any proceeding against him, informed of the charges being brought against him;(b) He was not permitted counsel, representation or an advisor of his choosing in any hearing before the stewards concerning the charges;(c) He shows, by a preponderance of evidence, that he made every reasonable effort to protect the horses in his care from tampering by unauthorized persons; and(d) He was not permitted to introduce evidence in his own behalf before any finding or ruling was made against him. Nothing herein shall require that the stewards permit cross-examination of any witness appearing before them, or issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 1888
1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding new NOTE filed 12-6-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 50). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19440 and 19580, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 19440 and 19580, Business and Professions Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding new Note filed 12-6-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 50).