The commission may suspend or revoke the license of any licensee conducting a race meeting, upon the willful violation of any of the provisions of this part, or any rule or regulation promulgated by the commission or may invoke a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per offense in lieu thereof. It is unlawful for any member of the racing commission, or any licensee under this part, directly or indirectly, to make any contribution whatsoever to any political party or to any candidate for any state, county, or municipal office, and upon proof being presented of any such prohibited contribution having been made by any licensee, the commission shall immediately and permanently revoke the license of such licensee. If any member of the racing commission violates this section, such member shall be subject to removal from office. No disciplinary action may be taken hereunder until the licensee has been presented with notice in writing specifying the time and place of a disciplinary hearing, the notice setting out in substance the nature of the accusation, and inviting the licensee to appear, with or without counsel, as the licensee may decide, the licensee being afforded an opportunity to face and examine his or her accusers, call witnesses, and testify if he or she chooses.
Structure Code of Alabama
Section 45-32-150 - Creation; Composition; Public Records.
Section 45-32-150.01 - Qualifications of Members.
Section 45-32-150.02 - Compensation.
Section 45-32-150.03 - Treasurer.
Section 45-32-150.04 - Legal Counsel.
Section 45-32-150.05 - Duties of Commission.
Section 45-32-150.08 - Application for Permit or License.
Section 45-32-150.09 - Suspension or Revocation of License.
Section 45-32-150.11 - Licensing Powers.
Section 45-32-150.12 - Pari-Mutuel Wagering; Hours of Racetrack Operation and Number of Races.
Section 45-32-150.13 - Tax Due on Pari-Mutuel Pools; Distribution of Contributions.
Section 45-32-150.14 - Admission Tax on Free Passes or Complimentary Cards.
Section 45-32-150.15 - Relation to Other Taxes.
Section 45-32-150.16 - Disposition of Funds.
Section 45-32-150.17 - Violations of Part.
Section 45-32-150.18 - Eligibility of Applicants and Licensees.
Section 45-32-150.19 - Manipulation of Race Outcomes.
Section 45-32-150.20 - Transmission or Communication of Racing Information.
Section 45-32-150.21 - Charity Days.