58 Pa. Code § 185.33 - Refusal to issue, suspension and revocation of occupational or participation license

The Commission may refuse to grant a license, may suspend or revoke a license of any occupational or participation licensee including racing officials if it shall determine:

(1) That the experience, character and general fitness of the applicant or licensee are such that the participation of such person in harness horse race meets will be inconsistent with the public interest, convenience and necessity, and with the best interest of racing generally.

(2) That the applicant or licensee:

(i) Has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude.

(ii) Has engaged in bookmaking or other form of illegal gambling.

(iii) Has been found guilty of any fraud in connection with racing or breeding.

(iv) Has been guilty of any violation or attempt to violate any law, rule or regulation of any racing jurisdiction for which suspension from racing might be imposed in such jurisdiction.

(v) Has violated or failed to follow any rule, regulation or order of the Commission.

(vi) Has falsified answers or makes misrepresentations to the Commission in their application for a license.

(vii) Is incompetent.

(viii) In the case of racing officials, consumption of alcoholic beverages within 4 hours prior to the time they are required to perform their duties as such officials.

(3) That said applicant or licensee has aided or knowingly permitted or conspired to permit any public officer, public employe or party officer as defined in § 185.31 (relating to prohibition of interest by public officers, public employes, and party officers in pari-mutuel racing activities) to acquire or retain any stock interest in or hold any office or employment with such applicant or licensee.

Notes

58 Pa. Code § 185.33

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 185.34 (relating to temporary license).