Bill > SB855

This bill increases the maximum civil penalty that the board of stewards at an Oregon horse racing event can impose from $500 to $5,000 per offense. The bill requires the Oregon Racing Commission to establish specific rules for these civil penalties, which can be imposed after an inquiry and hearing for violations of racing laws, rules, or directives. The bill maintains existing provisions that limit license suspensions to 365 calendar days and allows for appeal processes through the commission. The legislation also preserves the current framework where a hearings master can be appointed to conduct inquiries, and provides guidelines for filing appeals, including a standard $50 filing fee that may be waived in cases of undue hardship. The bill further specifies that the commission can recover costs and attorney fees in certain appeal scenarios, such as when the appellant fails to appear at a hearing or when the appeal lacks a reasonable basis.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB855