Section 11.04.01.314 - STEWARDS GENERAL AUTHORITYThe Board of stewards for each race meet are responsible to the Racing Commission for the conduct of the race meet in accordance with the laws of Idaho and all Racing Commission rules.
01.Jurisdiction. The Board of Stewards' jurisdiction in any matter commences thirty (30) days prior to the first day of a race meet and extends up to and including ninety (90) days following the conclusion of a race meet. However, the Racing Commission may, at its discretion, extend this time period if any matter is not resolved after the conclusion of ninety (90) days.02.Suspensions and Fines. The Board of Stewards may suspend licenses for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days, or impose fines not to exceed twenty-five hundred dollars ($2500) or they may impose both such fine and suspension.03.Reported. All such suspensions and fines must be reported to the Racing Commission.04.Stewards Enforce Rules. The Board of stewards shall enforce all Racing Commission rules and the racing laws of the State of Idaho.05.Supervision of Officials and Others. The stewards' authority includes supervision of all racing officials, track management, licensed personnel, other persons responsible for the conduct of racing, and patrons, as necessary to insure compliance with any Racing Commission rules.06.Resolve Conflicts. The Board of stewards have authority to resolve conflicts or disputes related to racing and to discipline violators in accordance with the provisions of any Racing Commission rules.07.Interpret Rules. The stewards have the authority to interpret the rules and to decide all questions of racing not specifically covered by the rules.08.Other. Matters not covered by Racing Commission rules must be determined by the Board of Stewards in conformity with justice and in the best interest of racing.Idaho Admin. Code r. 11.04.01.314