Proposed Change: 20-01-09
 

C. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

    Section 13.

 13.1 In the event a member suspended for any reason enters an approved event during the period of suspension either as owner, rider, or agent, the NRHA will impose an additional six (6) month period of suspension and all show prizes and awards will be forfeited to the NRHA as per the current NRHA Handbook.

 13.2 Reinstatement Fee: Members who are suspended for any reason must pay the association a $100 fee to reinstate their membership.

 13.3 Non Pro Privileges: A non-pro that has received disciplinary action and/or suspension must relinquish their Non Pro card or Non Pro Life Card to the NRHA office within fifteen (15) days of receipt of finding of fact. Once the duration of the disciplinary action and/or suspension is concluded, a general membership card will be issued to the individual and they may re-apply for his/her non-pro privileges according to NRHA policy.

A non-pro that has received disciplinary action and/or suspension may re-apply for his/her non-pro privileges (as stated in the current Non Pro Conditions) once the duration of the disciplinary action and/or suspension is concluded. Once re-approved for non-pro privileges, the non-pro would be eligible for the same divisions as previous to the suspension, providing that the non pro’s eligibility did not change during the length of the disciplinary action and/or suspension time period.

 13.4 Judging Privileges

A judge that has received disciplinary action and/or suspension may regain his/her judging privileges once the duration of the disciplinary action and/or suspension is concluded only by re-applying to the judges program and proceeding through the seminar and school process.  Return of judging privileges following a major infraction will be considered at the discretion of the Judges Committee and Executive Board.

13.5 NRHA Professionals Privileges

An NRHA Professional that has received revocation of NRHA Professional status, disciplinary action and/or suspension of any kind may regain his/her NRHA Professional status once the duration of the disciplinary vacation and/or suspension is concluded by applying in writing to the Executive Board.  Reinstatement of NRHA Professional status will be at the discretion of the Executive Board following recommendation by the Professionals Committee.

Intent of Proposal (include additional pages as necessary):

These procedures are currently documented in the Policy Manual established by the Executive Board.  The intent of this proposed rule is to bring the Handbook in line with the Policy Manual.