Section 165.202. Stewards’ jurisdiction

The Stewards’ jurisdiction and powers shall extend for 30 days after the conclusion of a race meeting with respect to anything occurring thereat and shall commence at the time when entries are taken for the first day of racing thereat. A matter coming before the Stewards shall be decided within 14 days of the first formal action taken thereon, unless continued by agreement of the Stewards. No matter may be continued for more than an additional 14 days without the expressed permission of the Commission. Stewards’ reports and final orders and rulings shall be made within the time limits.

Notation

Notes of Decisions

An apprentice jockey who had his license suspended for use of illegal drugs without a hearing did not have his due process rights violated because he was given notice and an opportunity to challenge the suspension in a hearing before the Stewards, with the opportunity to be represented by counsel who cross-examined witnesses against him. Luzzi v. Horse Racing Commission, 548 A.2d 659 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1988).

Cross References

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 165.216 (relating to illegal entries).