§ 205.411. Penalties for prohibited use of whip.
(a) As set forth in § 205.409 (relating to use of whip), the brutal use of a whip or crop or excessive or indiscriminate use of the whip or crop shall be considered a violation of the rules of racing and shall be punished by the following fines or suspension, or both:
(1) Minor infraction: $200, may be placed.
(2) Major infraction: 1st violation—$250 fine and 3-day suspension; 2nd violation—$500 and 5-day suspension; 3rd violation—$500 fine and 10-day suspension.
(b) All licensed racing entities conducting a pari-mutuel meeting shall publish the Commission’s rules pertaining to whipping in each day’s official racing program.
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