Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a licensee may not possess a foreign substance that is considered a prescription drug or prescription medication, unless it is for an existing condition and is prescribed by a veterinarian. When prescribed by a veterinarian, the supply of such a foreign substance shall be limited by ethical practice consistent with the purposes of this chapter. This section does not affect the prohibition of drugs, narcotics, stimulants, and other items and substances listed in sections 19, 20, and 21 of this chapter.
(b) A licensee at a racetrack may possess a chemical or biological substance for use on the licensee's own person, if:
(1) the chemical or biological substance is prohibited from being dispensed by Indiana or federal law without a prescription;
(2) the licensee is in possession of documentary evidence that a valid prescription for the chemical or biological substance has been issued to the licensee; and
(3) the licensee has filed with the presiding judge a sworn statement clearly describing the substance and its intended use.
As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
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