§ 401.44. Criminal or administrative licensing referrals.
(a) In addition to any penalties issued by the Judges, Stewards or the Commission, a veterinarian found to be involved in the administration of any drug carrying the penalty category of ‘‘A’’ shall be referred to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine for consideration of further disciplinary action or license revocation.
(b) In accordance with the provisions of the act, a person believed to have committed acts in violation of Pennsylvania criminal statutes may be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Administrative action taken by the Judges, Stewards or the Commission shall not prohibit a prosecution for criminal acts committed, nor shall a criminal prosecution preclude the administrative action by the Judges, Stewards or the Commission.
(c) Procedures shall be established to ensure that a licensed trainer is not able to benefit financially during the period for which the individual has been suspended. This shall include ensuring that horses are not transferred to licensed family members or employees of the suspended person.
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