Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 205.411 - Penalties for prohibited use of whip(a) As set forth in § 205.409 (relating to use of whip), the brutal use of a whip or crop or excessive or indiscriminate use of the whip or crop shall be considered a violation of the rules of racing and shall be punished by the following fines or suspension, or both: (1) Minor infraction: $200, may be placed.(2) Major infraction: 1st violation-$250 fine and 3-day suspension; 2nd violation-$500 and 5-day suspension; 3rd violation-$500 fine and 10-day suspension.(b) All licensed racing entities conducting a pari-mutuel meeting shall publish the Commission's rules pertaining to whipping in each day's official racing program.