RA-020. Enhancement of Penalty Rule

1. Without necessity of referral or recommendation by stewards, to enhance penalties and sanctions, APHA reserves the right to independently direct disciplinary action or sanctions against individuals coming under APHA recognition by their participation in American Paint Horse racing conducted under the provisions of the APHA Official Rule Book and regulated by duly authorized state racing commissions, the results of which are accepted by APHA, in regard to the following matters:
   1. Positive lab results involving classified narcotics or drugs restricted from administration to horses entered to race;
   2.  Possession of electrical devices in the course of a recognized race;
   3.  Racing a ringer for fraudulent purposes; and
   4.  Multiple offenses for the same ownership. Such procedure will be conducted according to Rule GR-070. Individuals may be suspended from membership and horses owned, trained and/or ridden by such individuals may be suspended from participation privileges in APHA-approved events.