Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 181.17 - Fines and penalties(a)General rule. The Commission may impose administrative fines upon any licensed or unlicensed racing entity, association or person participating in horse racing at which pari-mutuel wagering is conducted, other than as a patron, for a violation of any provision of this chapter or rule or regulation of the Commission, not exceeding $10,000 for each violation. Each day may be considered a separate violation. Fines shall be deposited in the State Racing Fund and may be appropriated for the enforcement of this chapter.(b)Interests.(1) No owner, officer or employee of a licensed racing entity or their immediate family shall have any direct or indirect interest in a race horse that is participating in a horse race meeting at which the person or relative listed under this paragraph holds any interest in the licensed racing entity conducting the horse race meeting or in the racetrack facility.(2) The Commission may impose a fine upon any person for a violation of this subsection in accordance with subsection (a).