W. Va. Code R. § 178-10-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 178-10-7 - Grounds for Denial and Discipline of a License

7.1 The Racing Commission may, in its discretion, refuse to issue or renew an ADW license to an applicant, or may in its discretion, suspend, revoke, or impose other disciplinary measures upon an ADW license issued in this state if the applicant or any individual or other entity identified pursuant to this rule in connection with the application, or the ADW licensee has:

7.1.a. has been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction, other than a traffic violation, that bears a rational nexus to the qualifications, functions or duties necessary to engage in ADW operations;

7.1.b. has demonstrated financial irresponsibility or financial instability in such a manner that it bears on the ability of the applicant or the licensee to engage in ADW operations;

7.1.c. has had a horse or greyhound racing, gambling, ADW, business, professional, or occupational license or permit revoked, denied, suspended or otherwise disciplined, or been a party in a proceeding to do so;

7.1.d. has violated, attempted to violate, or knowingly aided and abetted the violation of any law, rule, ruling or order with respect to ADW or racing in West Virginia or any other jurisdiction;

7.1.e. has failed to disclose or has falsely stated any information required in the application for an ADW license;

7.1.f. has violated any provision of this rule and/or the provisions of § 19-23-12e et seq. of the West Virginia code;

7.1.g. has failed to pay a required fee, fine or cost;

7.1.h. has failed to cooperate with the Racing Commission, its Executive Director, its employees, agents and designees in any inquiry, audit, investigation, review or proceeding.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-10-7