Section 165.96. Association with undesirables

(a) A licensee may not associate with a known gambler, bookmaker, tout or persons of similar pursuits on or off the tracks. If the reputation of the gambler, bookmaker, tout or person of similar pursuit is notorious, the licensee shall be presumed to have knowledge of the fact.

(b) If a person under the jurisdiction of the Commission shall be approached with an offer, promise, request or a suggestion for a bribe or for an improper, corrupt or fraudulent act in relation to racing, or that a race shall be conducted otherwise than fairly and in accordance with the rules of this Commission, it shall be the duty of the person to immediately report the matter to the Commission or one of its appointed representatives.

Notation

Notes of Decisions

Section 163.6(d), unlike § 165.96(a) does not require that a licensee have knowledge that he is associating with an individual who has been convicted of a crime. Luzzi v. State Horse Racing Commission, 548 A.2d 659 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1988).