Section 3-2 - Appeals to the Commission (a) When a person or persons are fined or suspended under these Rules, a request may be made for a hearing before the Commission. - (i) Such request must be filed in writing at the office of the Commission within five (5) days of the date of notice of the penalty or imposition of discipline.
- (ii) The request shall be signed by the person making it and must set forth his reason for believing he is entitled to a hearing.
- (iii) Any petitioner for a hearing will be heard in person or by counsel or he may submit his case in writing.
- (iv) All complaints and requests to the Commission must be in writing, and all papers filed with the Commission shall become the property of the Commission.
- (v) An appeal from a decision of a racing official or roping official to the Commission shall not affect such decision until the appeal has been acted upon by the Commission unless otherwise ordered by a Court of competent jurisdiction.
- (vi) A decision by the stewards regarding a disqualification for interference during the running of a race is final and may not be appealed to the commission.