Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 185.11 - Licensing action(a)Withdrawal of application: The Commission, the Bureau Directors, the Director of Licensing or any other Commission designee may, instead of issuing a formal application denial, grant the applicant permission to withdraw the application without prejudice.(b)License approval: The Commission may grant a license if, after a thorough background investigation, it finds that the experience, character and general fitness of the applicant are that the participation of the person in horse racing meets and pari-mutuel racing activities in this Commonwealth will be consistent with the public interest and with the best interests of racing in conformity with the purpose of the act.(c)License denial: In addition to the provisions of section 9323 of the act (relating to occupational licenses for individuals), the Commission may formally deny an application in accordance with these rules and regulations. The applicant shall be notified of the reasons for the denial in writing. The license denial shall also be issued as a formal ruling which may be reported to the Association of Racing Commissioners International or the USTA or to any other racing jurisdiction.