N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.30

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:70-16.30 - Procedure; violations

(a) When the stewards feel that a rule has been violated by any person, the procedure shall be as follows:

1. He or she shall be summoned to a meeting before the stewards, called for that purpose, at which all or a majority of the stewards shall be present;

2. Adequate notice of said meeting shall be given the summoned party. The stewards decision as to what is adequate notice shall be final;

3. No penalty shall be imposed until such hearing;

4. Nonappearance of the summoned party after adequate notice shall be construed as a waiver of right to hearing before the stewards;

5. No special announcement of the hearing or of the alleged infraction of rules shall be made until after said hearing. Immediately after a hearing, provided the matter is settled, the stewards shall submit their findings in a signed written statement to the Racing Commission and to the party in question.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-16.30