Gaming Commission Rulings Database
| Licensee: PAUL M. JONES |
| Licensed As: Owner, Trainer, Provisional Driver |
| Notice Number: MO 73-2009 |
| Racing Type: Harness |
| Track: Main Office |
| Notice Date: 02/13/2009 |
| Ruling Type: Revocation |
| Rule(s): 4102.5 |
| Ruling Text: YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED to SHOW CAUSE before the New York State Racing and Wagering Board (the “Board”) at the Board office located at One Broadway Center, Suite 600, Schenectady, New York, on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 10:30 A.M., why you should not be fined and your licenses to participate in pari-mutuel harness racing in New York State be suspended or revoked, pursuant to § 309 of the New York State Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law (“Racing Law”) and 9 NYCRR § 4102.5 in that: (a) You have failed to demonstrate financial responsibility in that you have outstanding racing related judgments. (b) Your experience, character and general fitness are such that participation in racing by you would be inconsistent with the public interest convenience or necessity, or in the best interest of racing generally. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the hearing will be conducted pursuant to Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law §309; State Administrative Procedure Act, Article 3; and 9 NYCRR, Part 5402. You have a right to be represented by counsel, to testify, to produce witnesses, to present documentary evidence, to examine opposing witnesses and evidence, and to make arguments on your own behalf. The Racing and Wagering Board will make interpreter services available to deaf persons, at no charge. This should be requested in writing at least one (1) week before the hearing date. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the hearing may be adjourned at the discretion of the hearing officer for good cause shown upon the request of any party. Adjournments on consent of all parties are subject to the approval of the hearing officer. To request an adjournment, contact Assistant Counsel William Sekellick, (518) 395-5400, x. 1404, at least two business days before the hearing date. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, if you do not appear at the hearing and have not obtained an adjournment, the hearing shall take place as scheduled and a decision on the charges shall be made. This decision may result in the suspension or revocation of your license or denial of any pending applications, the imposition of fines against you, and/or your exclusion from all New York State tracks. FINDINGS AND ORDER, 7/23/2009, Gail Pronti: ORDERED, that the licenses of Respondents are revoked for violation of 9(E) NYCRR § 4102.5, and it is hereby, FURTHER ORDERED, that the Respondents shall be permitted to re-apply for racing licenses upon submission of proof that the unpaid judgment against them has been satisfied. |
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