SECTION 307.63. Ruling

(a) The issues at a disciplinary hearing shall be decided by a majority vote of the stewards or racing judges. If the vote is not unanimous, the dissenting steward or judge shall include with the record of the hearing a written statement of the reasons for the dissent and sign the statement.

(b) A ruling by the stewards or racing judges must be on a form prescribed by the executive secretary and include:

(1) the full name, license type, and license number of the person who is the subject of the hearing;

(2) a statement of the allegations against the person, including a reference to the specific section of the Act or Rule;

(3) the date the ruling was issued;

(4) the penalty imposed;

(5) any changes in the order of finish or prize distribution; and

(6) other information required by the executive secretary.

(c) A ruling must be signed by a majority of the stewards or racing judges.

(d) At the time the stewards or racing judges inform a person who is the subject of a disciplinary hearing of the ruling issued for the proceeding, the stewards or racing judges shall inform the person of the person's right to appeal the ruling to the Commission.

Source Note: The provisions of this §307.63 adopted to be effective January 1, 2002, 26 TexReg 10530