Section R. 285.813.5 - HearingsRule 5.
(1) If a provision of these rules or any other rules or state law related to a horse race or pulling event is violated, then the director shall notify the horse's owner of the violation and shall hold a hearing within 14 days from the date that the violation is reported to the director or shall refer the matter to the Michigan administrative hearing system.(2) For hearings conducted by the director, from testimony taken, the director shall render a decision on the penalty imposed and/or the eligibility of the owner, his or her representative, and the horse, or any of them, to participate in any future state, county, district, or community fair horse race or pulling event.(3)The director or an administrative law examiner representing the Michigan administrative hearing system may impose any of the following penalties: (a) Return to the department any purse or premium awarded in the horse race or pulling event.(b) A penalty or fine pursuant to sections 30 and 31 of 1995 PA 279, MCL 431.330 and 431.331.(c) The owner and the horse may be prohibited from participating in horse races or pulling events at fairs for up to 1 year from the date of notification of the first violation.(d) For second or additional violations, the owner and the horse may be prohibited from participating in horse races or pulling event indefinitely.Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.813.5
1979 AC; 2006 AACS; 2016 MR 24, Eff. 12/20/2016