006.06.22 Ark. Code R. 004
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 10, October, 2024
Rule 006.06.22-004 - Thoroughbred Rule 12181218. Any trainer, attendant, owner, veterinarian or other person who shall participate in the illegal administration of any drug, medication or chemical substance to any horse entered in a race, or otherwise tamper with an entered horse for the purpose of enhancing or retarding the performance of such a horse, shall be punished to such an extent as the Stewards rule. (a) Upon receipt of a positive laboratory report, the Stewards shall direct that no undistributed money earned by the positive horse be awarded pending a final determination of the matter. Distributed purse money may be ordered returned by the Stewards. If it is determined that a violation has occurred, the purse money will be ordered forfeited and redistributed among the other horses in the race as determined by the Stewards. Pari-mutuel wagering shall not be affected by purse money redistribution.(b)(1) Any person performing any equine chiropractic services on the grounds of the association shall consult with a veterinarian licensed by the Commission regarding the chiropractic services to be performed, and shall conduct such services in compliance with applicable Arkansas law governing such services. In addition, any person performing any equine chiropractic services on the grounds of the association must be licensed as a vendor by the Commission, and must have such further licenses if and to the extent required by applicable Arkansas law.(2) Any machine or other device to be used in connection with any chiropractic treatment on any horse on the grounds of the association must be registered with and approved by the Commission or its designee before use. Any machine or other device producing localized anesthesia or electronic or other similar shock wave used in connection with any treatment on any horse on the grounds of the association, including, without limitation, any laser, ultrasound and nerve stimulator devices (e.g., "TENS" machine), must be registered with and approved by the Commission or its designee before use. Customarily used vibrators, magnetic blankets and magnetic boots are not required to be so registered. No machine or other device which produces localized anesthesia at the site or underlying issues lasting more than twelve (12) hours shall be approved unless use is limited to such lead times before racing as the official veterinarian shall determine is necessary for the anesthesia effect to properly dissipate.(3) Use of any machine or other device required to be registered with the Commission or its designee under subsection (4) of this rule on a horse on the grounds of the association must be reported to the official veterinarian on the prescribed form not later than the time prescribed by the official veterinarian.*This rule change is implemented to comply with federally mandated HISA rules and to avoid confusion with conflicting federal and state rules.
006.06.22 Ark. Code R. 004
Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume 47, Number 12, Effective 11/28/2022