Section 11.03. Enforcement authority.

 

(1)  The division shall have unrestricted access to all areas of the racetrack including but not limited to: all buildings, structures, equipment and property located on the premises whether owned by, leased by, or leased to an association.

(2)  The division shall have unrestricted access to all records and files, both paper and electronic, maintained by any licensee and related to activities occurring on association grounds, activities related to greyhound racing, breeding and training, or pari-mutuel wagering.

(3)  The division may restrict the movement of greyhounds into and out of any racetrack in the state of Wisconsin upon a showing of cause.

(4)  The division and its representatives may eject or exclude any licensee or unlicensed person from any facility or property under its jurisdiction whose conduct while present at the facility interferes with the orderly and proper conduct of greyhound racing or pari-mutuel wagering.

(a) Interfering conduct includes, but is not limited to, using profane language, making noises with the intent to stop a greyhound race, unauthorized presence in a restricted area, entering or attempting to enter a pari-mutuel facility without paying a posted admission fee, possession of a narcotic or drug which violates state or federal law, restricting or blocking the entrance or exit of a building or driveway, attempting to violate a statute, rule or order of the division or board of stewards related to greyhound racing and pari-mutuel wagering, striking or threatening another person or racing animal, discharging a firearm or illegal possession of a firearm, impeding division representatives or racing officials exercising authority or duty, or disrupting a stewards inquiry.

(b) The division and its representatives shall not exclude or eject a person for a period to exceed 48 hours unless the exclusion or ejection is based on a suspension or revocation of the person's occupational license.

(c) The division may call upon local law enforcement to assist in enforcement of this section.

History: CR 03-070 : cr. Register November 2003 No. 575 , eff. 12-1-03.