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Licensee: PAUL C. DUDKA
Licensed As: TRAINER-DRIVER-GROOM
Notice Number: SR 17-2021
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
Notice Date: 06/10/2021
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4119.1, 4119.3
Ruling Text:
Mr. Dudka did physically assault another licensee by tackling said licensee to the ground in the barn area at Saratoga Harness on June 4, 2021.  This is conduct detrimental to the best interest of racing.  Mr. Dudka is hereby issued a 60 day (Reduced to 30 days without appeal) full suspension of his occupational license beginning June 10, 2021.  Furthermore, Mr. Dudka is fined $1,000 (Reduced to $500 without appeal).  Further violations of this nature will result in greater penalties.  (Formal hearing and appeal rights waived).
Suspended: 06/10/2021 to 07/09/2021 (30 days)
Fined: $500.00

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