W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-47

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section 178-2-47 - Objections

47.1. All objections must be made to die judges in writing, dated and signed by the permit holder making the objection. The objection must clearly state die grounds for the objection.

47.2. Permission of the judges is necessary before an objection can be withdrawn.

47.3. Objections shall be filed with the judges within forty-eight (48) hours from the conclusion of the race which is die subject of the objection, unless waived by die judges. If not otherwise prohibited by these rules, the judges' decision resulting from an objection may be appealed to the Commission.

47.4. Objections pertaining to a greyhound engaged in a race may be made by the kennel operator or trainer of some other greyhound engaged in the same race.

47.5. Objections to any decision of the clerk of scales shall be made before the greyhounds leave die paddock for die start of die race.

47.6. Unless die judges declare otherwise, the filing of an objection shall not cause the prize or purse to be held until the objection is ruled upon. If an objection is declared valid, the judges shall determine the new order of finish and the redistribution of all purse monies, if not already distributed. If already distributed, the judges shall take necessary action to enforce their decision on die objection. The judges' decision shall not affect die pari-mutuel payout.

47.7. Objections that the judges determine to be frivolous, without foundation, or made in bad faith may be cause for discipline.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-47