Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 185.1 - General provisions(a) Every person participating in pari-mutuel racing activities within this Commonwealth must be licensed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 9323 of the act (relating to occupational licenses for individuals) and with the Commission's specific regulations relating to the applicant's racing occupation.(b) In addition to the provisions set forth in Chapters 203 and 303 (relating to licensing, duties and responsibilities of Standardbred licensees; and licensing, duties and responsibilities of Thoroughbred licensees) of the Commission's regulations, the filing of an application for a particular occupational license shall authorize the Commission to investigate criminal records and employment records, to conduct a thorough background investigation and to conduct interviews to determine if the applicant's character, experience and qualifications are consistent with the best interest of racing and the general public.(c) By acceptance of a license, a licensee consents to search and inspection by the Commission or its agents of the licensee's person, personal property and areas under the licensee's possession, care or control. The licensee explicitly consents to the seizure of any prohibited medication, drugs, paraphernalia or other illegal devices or contraband in accordance with State and Federal law and with the applicable provisions of the act.(d) Every license is granted upon the express condition that the licensee shall accept, observe and abide by the rules and regulations of the Commission. Licensees are presumed to have knowledge of the rules of racing and are charged with the responsibility, duty and obligation to report any apparent or actual violation of the rules of racing to the Commission.(e) As a condition of licensure, every licensee shall fully cooperate with any ongoing administrative Commission action, investigation or background review and shall comply with a properly issued Commission subpoena for the attendance of the licensee at an administrative hearing or for the production of any relevant reports, papers, documents and correspondence related to an investigation. Refusal to cooperate with a properly issued subpoena shall subject the licensee to a license suspension or revocation.