Section 165.35. 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 an occupational or participation licensee, including racing officials, if it determines:

(1) That the experience, character and general fitness of the applicant or licensee are such that the participation of the person in thoroughbred horse race meets will be inconsistent with the public interest, the best interests 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 forms of illegal gambling.

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

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

(v) Has violated or failed to follow this part or order of the Commission.

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

(vii) Is incompetent.

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

(3) That the applicant or licensee has aided or knowingly permitted or conspired to permit a public officer, public employe or party officer as defined in § 165.33 (relating to prohibition of interest by public officers, public employes and party officers in pari-mutuel racing activities) to acquire or retain stock interest in or hold an office or employment with the applicant or licensee.

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Cross References

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 165.36 (relating to temporary license).