N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4116.9

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 4116.9 - Suspension or revocation of drivers' license

Without limiting the generality thereof, the license of any driver may be suspended, revoked, or money fine may be imposed, at any time for:

(a) Violation of any rule of the commission.

(b) Failure to obey the instructions of a racing official appointed or designated by the commission.

(c) Any act or conduct detrimental to the sport including, but not limited to:

(1) failure to drive in a race when programmed, unless excused by the presiding judge;

(2) consumption of intoxicating beverages;

(3) loud, boisterous, offensive or profane language;

(4) assault upon any other person;

(5) smoking in silks while on the race track;

(6) warming up a horse without silks at any time after the admission gates are open; and

(7) failure to participate in post parade, unless specifically excused by presiding judge.

(d) Unless otherwise ordered where a suspension is for a driving violation and does not exceed in time a period of five days, the driver may complete the driver's engagements on horses drawn to start after which time the suspension shall begin. After said suspension has begun such driver may drive horses in early closing events, stakes and featured overnight events but the suspension shall be extended one day for each date such driver drives such races.

(e) Unless otherwise ordered where a suspension is from driving only and is for days certain, the driver may nevertheless drive in qualifying races without a purse.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4116.9