Sec. 2. (a) Except as permitted by the rules of the commission, a horse participating in a race may not carry in its body any foreign substance.
(b) The commission shall adopt the rules the commission considers necessary to implement this section. Before adopting a rule with regard to permitting the use of any medication, the commission shall consider the model rules approved by the Association of Racing Commissioners International.
(c) In order to inform the racetrack patrons of those horses running with medication, the permit holder shall indicate in the racing program a horse that is racing with a medication permitted by the rules of the commission.
As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1992, SEC.35; P.L.34-2006, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races
Chapter 12. Medication of Race Horses
4-31-12-2. Foreign Substances; Medications
4-31-12-3. Possession of Equipment for Hypodermic Administration; Restrictions
4-31-12-4. Possession of Prescription Drugs; Restrictions
4-31-12-5. Biological Sample Tests
4-31-12-6. Appointment of Veterinarian; Approval of Laboratory; Analysis of Biological Samples
4-31-12-10. Post-Mortem Examination
4-31-12-11. Official Laboratory
4-31-12-12. Purse Money Issued Before Laboratory Report; Chemical Substance Abuse
4-31-12-13. Violation; Forfeiture of Purse; Suspension of Horse, Owner, and Trainer
4-31-12-14. Horse Chosen for Testing; Trainer's Duties
4-31-12-15. Sanctions Imposed by Stewards and Judges; Procedures
4-31-12-16. Commission; Imposition of Sanctions Against Licensee
4-31-12-17. Biological Sample; Procedure
4-31-12-18. Revocation of License
4-31-12-19. Possession of Controlled Substance; Penalty
4-31-12-21. Veterinarians; Controlled Substances and Injection Instruments; Handling and Disposal