Section 71IAC10-3-1. Initiation of proceedings

   (a) A proceeding before the commission may be initiated by a person who timely files an appeal from a judge's ruling.

  (b) The commission may in its discretion initiate a disciplinary action against any person under IC 4-31. Such an action may be brought upon the recommendation of the executive director, by the commission on its own motion, or by the commission for the purpose of modifying or assessing penalties or sanctions, or both, in addition to any penalties or sanctions assessed by the judges. An action under this section is to be initiated pursuant to the provisions of section 20 of this rule.

  (c) The commission may institute a proceeding for the enforcement of a subpoena or summons which is issued in support of its power to investigate licensees of the commission or any suspected violation of the pari-mutuel statutes or a rule adopted by the commission.

  (d) In the event that the commission initiates a proceeding under section 20 of this rule, the issues in that proceeding or on any subsequent appeal shall be limited to those raised by the commission or its designee. In no way shall the issuance of an administrative complaint act as a waiver or otherwise extend the time limits for the appeal of a ruling set forth in this article. (Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 10-3-1; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1201; emergency rule filed Jan 27, 1995, 3:30 p.m.: 18 IR 1506; errata filed Mar 23, 1995, 4:30 p.m.: 18 IR 2126; emergency rule filed Mar 25, 1996, 10:15 a.m.: 19 IR 2086; emergency rule filed Feb 12, 1998, 4:15 p.m.: 21 IR 2397; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; emergency rule filed Mar 20, 2007, 1:43 p.m.: 20070404-IR-071070198ERA, eff Mar 16, 2007 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #07-198(E) was filed with the Publisher March 20, 2007.]; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed Oct 3, 2013, 2:08 p.m.: 20131009-IR-071130452ERA; filed Nov 10, 2014, 2:07 p.m.: 20141210-IR-071140230FRA)