The commission shall have powers to prescribe and enforce rules and regulations governing horse races and race meetings. Such rules and regulations shall contain criteria to be used by the commission for decisions on approving and revoking race track licenses and setting racing dates. The commission may delegate to the stewards such of the commission’s powers and duties as may be necessary to carry out and effectuate the purposes of sections 313.500 to 313.710. Any decision or action of such stewards may be appealed to the commission or may be reviewed by the commission on its own initiative.