(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.
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