WAC 260-84-060   Penalty matrixes.  (1) The imposition of reprimands, fines and suspensions will be based on the following penalty matrixes:


Class A and B Licensed Facilities
  1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense or subsequent offense
Disturbing the peace WAC 260-80-140 Warning to $200 and/or suspension Warning to $500 and/or suspension Suspension
Person performing duties for which they are not licensed WAC 260-36-010 $100 $200 $300
Unlicensed or improperly licensed personnel WAC 260-28-230 $100 $200 $300
Violation of any claiming rule in chapter 260-60 WAC $200 to $500 plus possible suspension
Failure of jockey agent to honor riding engagements (call) WAC 260-32-400 $75 $100 $200
Failure of jockey to report correct weight WAC 260-32-150 $100 $200 $300
Failure of jockey to appear for films WAC 260-24-510 $50 $100 $200
Failure of jockey to fulfill riding engagement WAC 260-32-080 $100 $150 $200
Jockey easing mount without cause WAC 260-52-040 $250 and/or suspension $500 and/or suspension $1000 and/or suspension
Jockey failing to maintain straight course or careless riding with no disqualification (jockey at fault) WAC 260-52-040 Warning to $750 and/or suspension (riding days)
Jockey failing to maintain straight course or careless riding resulting in a disqualification (jockey at fault) WAC 260-52-040 Suspension (riding days) and possible fine
Jockey's misuse of whip WAC 260-52-040 Warning to $2500
Entering ineligible horse WAC 260-40-140 and 260-80-030 $250 $500 $1000
Unauthorized late scratch (WAC 260-40-010) $200 $300 $400
Arriving late to the paddock or receiving barn WAC 260-28-200 Warning to $50 $50 to $100 $100 to $200
Failure to deliver furosemide treatment form to official veterinarian by appointed time WAC 260-70-650 Warning to $50 $100 $200
Failure to have registration papers on file - resulting in a scratch WAC 260-40-090 $200 $300 $400
Failure to obtain permission for equipment changes WAC 260-44-010 $50 $100 $200
Failure to report performance records WAC 260-40-100 Warning to $50 $100 $150
Failure to submit gelding report WAC 260-28-295 $100 $200 $300
Insufficient workouts - resulting in scratch WAC 260-40-100 $200 $300 $400


Class C Licensed Facilities
  1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense or subsequent offense
Disturbing the peace WAC 260-80-140 Warning to $100 and/or suspension $250 and/or suspension Suspension
Person performing duties for which they are not licensed WAC 260-36-010 $50 $100 $150
Unlicensed or improperly licensed personnel WAC 260-28-230 $50 $100 $200
Violation of any claiming rule in chapter 260-60 WAC $100 to $250 plus possible suspension
Failure to honor riding engagements (call) - agents WAC 260-32-400 $25 $50 $100
Reporting incorrect weight - jockeys WAC 260-32-150 $25 $50 $100
Failure to appear for films - jockeys WAC 260-24-510 $25 $50 $100
Failure to fulfill riding engagement WAC 260-32-080 $50 $100 $200
Easing mount without cause WAC 260-52-040 $100 $200 and/or suspension $400 and/or suspension
Jockey failing to maintain straight course or careless riding WAC 260-52-040 Warning to $750 and/or suspension (riding days)
Jockey's misuse of whip WAC 260-52-040 Warning to $2500
Entering ineligible horse WAC 260-40-140 and 260-80-030 $100 $200 $300
Unauthorized late scratch WAC 260-40-010 $100 $200 $300
Arriving late to the paddock WAC 260-28-200 Warning to $25 $50 $100
Failure to deliver furosemide treatment form WAC 260-70-650 Warning to $25 $50 $100
Failure to have registration papers on file - resulting in a scratch WAC 260-40-090 $50 $100 $100
Failure to submit gelding report WAC 260-28-295 $50 $100 $200
Failure to obtain permission for equipment changes WAC 260-44-010 $25 $50 $100


Class A, B and C Licensed Facilities
1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense or subsequent offense
Smoking in restricted areas WAC 260-20-030 $50 $100 $250 and/or suspension
Tampering with a fire protection, prevention or suppression system or device WAC 260-20-030 $200 $500 $1000 and/or suspension
Failure to post problem gambling signs WAC 260-12-250 Warning to $50 $100 $200
Issuing a check to the commission with not sufficient funds WAC 260-28-030 $50 $100 $200
Failure to follow instructions of the outrider WAC 260-24-690 $50 $100 $200
Use of improper, profane, or indecent language WAC 260-80-130 $200 $300 $500
Failure to complete provisional license application within fourteen days WAC 260-36-200 $100 and suspension of license $250 and suspension of license $500 and suspension of license
Failure to register employees with the commission (trainers responsibility) WAC 260-28-230 Warning to $50 $100 $200
Failure to furnish fingerprints WAC 260-36-100 $100 and suspension of license $250 and suspension of license $500 and suspension of license
Nonparticipation - licensing WAC 260-36-080 License canceled
False application WAC 260-36-100 and 260-36-120 $50 to $250 and/or possible denial, suspension or revocation of license
Failure to divulge a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor WAC 260-36-120 Warning to $100
Failure to divulge a felony WAC 260-36-120 $100 to $250 and/or denial, suspension, or revocation of license
Failure to provide full disclosure, refusal to respond to questions, or responding falsely to stewards or commission investigators WAC 260-24-510 $500 fine and/or denial, suspension or revocation of license
Failure to pay proper industrial insurance premium(s) chapter 260-220 WAC and WAC 260-36-230 In addition to being required to pay the full industrial insurance premium, the trainer will be assessed a fine equal to fifty percent of the premium due
Failure to pay L&I payment agreement WAC 260-28-235 Immediate suspension until premium paid and $50 fine for each quarter payment is late
Unlicensed person on the backside WAC 260-20-040 Report violation to the racing association
Financial responsibility WAC 260-28-030 Resolution with mutual agreement between the parties - failure to comply with the agreement will result in immediate suspension
Failure to appear for a ruling conference WAC 260-24-510 Suspension (conference may be held in individual's absence)
Failure to pay fine within 7 days of ruling conference (no extension granted or no request for hearing filed) WAC 260-24-510 Suspension until fine paid
Possession or use of a stimulating device (may include batteries) WAC 260-52-040 and 260-80-100 1 year suspension plus mandatory referral to commission for revocation
Offering or accepting a bribe in an attempt to influence the outcome of a race WAC 260-80-010 1 year suspension plus mandatory referral to commission for revocation
Failure to wear proper safety equipment WAC 260-12-180 $50 $100 $200
Horses shod with improper toe grabs WAC 260-44-150 Horse scratched and $250 fine to trainer and plater Horse scratched and $500 fine to trainer and plater Horse scratched and $1000 fine to trainer and plater
Failure to display or possess license badge when in restricted area WAC 260-36-110 $25 $50 $100

     (2) In determining whether an offense is a first, second, third or subsequent offense, the commission, or designee will include violations which occurred in Washington as well as any other recognized racing jurisdiction. If a penalty is not listed under second or third/subsequent offense columns, the penalty listed in the "first offense" column will apply to each violation.

     (3) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for any other violation not specifically listed above, the stewards have discretion to impose the penalties as provided in WAC 260-24-510 (3)(a). For violations considered minor, the fine can be up to $500 and/or suspension for up to sixty days. Fines for violations considered major can be up to $2,500 and/or suspension up to one year, or revocation.

     (4) Circumstances which may be considered for the purpose of mitigation or aggravation of any penalty will include, but are not limited to, the following:

     (a) The past record of the licensee or applicant;

     (b) The impact of the offense on the integrity of the parimutuel industry;

     (c) The danger to human and/or equine safety;

     (d) The number of prior violations of these rules of racing or violations of racing rules in other jurisdictions; and/or

     (e) The deterrent effect of the penalty imposed.

     (5) For violations covered by chapter 260-70 WAC, Medication, the stewards will follow the penalty guidelines as set forth in WAC 260-84-090.

     (6) The stewards may refer any matter to the commission and may include recommendations for disposition. The absence of a stewards' referral will not preclude commission action in any matter. A stewards' ruling will not prevent the commission from imposing a more severe penalty.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-05-086, § 260-84-060, filed 2/15/08, effective 3/17/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020. 07-03-066, § 260-84-060, filed 1/16/07, effective 2/16/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 06-07-058, § 260-84-060, filed 3/10/06, effective 4/10/06; 05-07-064, § 260-84-060, filed 3/11/05, effective 4/11/05. Rules of racing, § 381, filed 4/21/61.]