SECTION 325:45-1-24. Substance classification and penalties

  Upon a finding of any substance violation, the Stewards shall consider the classification level of the substance violation as currently established by the UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES OF FOREIGN SUBSTANCES (Version 14.1) as promulgated by the Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc. and may impose penalties and disciplinary measures consistent with the recommendations contained therein, except not to conflict with the mandates of 325:45-1-9 and 325:45-1-9.1. Provided, however, that in the event a majority of the Stewards determine that aggravating or mitigating circumstances require imposition of a different penalty than the penalty suggested by the guidelines, the Stewards may impose a different penalty. In the event a majority of the Stewards wish to impose a penalty in excess of the authority granted them by 325:1-1-7, the Stewards may impose the maximum penalty authorized by state law and refer the matter to the Commission with specific recommendations for further action.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 4731, eff 9-28-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 3195, eff 6-27-94; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2071, eff 5-9-06 (emergency); Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2594, eff 6-25-06; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1322, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 347, eff 12-18-17 (emergency); Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1535, eff 9-14-18; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1505, eff 8-14-19 (emergency); Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1684, eff 9-14-20]