Sec. 5. (a) The judges, the stewards, a commission veterinarian, a member of the commission, or the executive director of the commission may order a test of a biological sample on a horse for the purpose of analysis.
(b) A biological sample shall be taken from the following horses after the running of each race:
(1) The horse that finishes first in each race.
(2) Any other horses designated by the judges, the stewards, a commission veterinarian, a member of the commission, or the executive director of the commission. The judges and veterinarian shall designate for the taking of a biological sample a horse that races markedly contrary to form.
As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1992, SEC.36; P.L.168-2019, SEC.9.
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