§ 179.55. Hearing notices.
(a) Notices. Notice of a hearing will be provided to the appellant or counsel in writing and issued by the Hearings and Appeals Docket Clerk, by any of the following methods: certified mail (return receipt requested), first class mail, personal service or by e-mail, if agreed upon by the parties and their counsel as set forth in § 179.9 (relating to service by the Commission).
(b) The written hearing notice to appellant shall include, the time, date and location of the hearing and indicate the method of service used. The notice shall also contain a general factual statement of the underlying matter and grounds for appeal.
(c) Notices may also provide information relating to:
(1) Applicable regulations and conduct of the hearing;
(2) The grant or denial of Supersedeas;
(3) Representation and continuances; and
(4) The procedure for interpreters (if requested).
(d) Notice to persons other than appellant. Service of the written hearing notice upon the horse owner, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity who has an interest in the horse, shall be deemed proper and complete when service of the written hearing notice is made upon the licensed trainer of record. In accordance with all other duties and obligations of a licensed trainer, it shall be the sole duty, responsibility and obligation of the licensed trainer to inform or otherwise notify the horse’s owner or ownership entity, as applicable, regarding an upcoming proceeding in which the owner or ownership entity interests in the horse in question may be impacted.
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