| (a) In addition to the authority granted the stewards and racing
judges in Chapter 313 (relating to Officials and Rules of Horse Racing) and
Chapter 315 (relating to Officials and Rules of Greyhound Racing) of this
title, the stewards and racing judges may:
(1) conduct an inquiry regarding an alleged violation of the
Act or a Rule or regarding a complaint, objection, or protest made by a licensee;
(2) charge a licensee with a violation of a Rule;
(3) conduct disciplinary hearings; and
(4) impose fines and suspend occupational licenses as provided
by this subchapter.
(b) Regardless of whether the stewards or racing judges act
on a violation of the Act or a Rule, the stewards and racing judges may refer
the matter to the Commission for consideration and action.
(c) The laws of this state and the Rules supersede the conditions
of a race and the rules of an association. In matters pertaining to racing,
the rulings and decisions of the stewards and racing judges supersede the
rulings and orders of the association officers.
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