Section 61DER17-2 - Emergency Procedures for Collecting Samples from Racing Greyhounds(1) In addition to the rules that exist in 61D-6.005, Florida Administrative Code, the following procedures are promulgated under an emergency basis.(2) Collection of Samples: (a) Urine samples shall be collected in an unused sample container supplied by the division or its agent.(b) Authorized representatives of the division shall collect as much urine as possible from each greyhound sampled until all of the urine the greyhound produces is collected, or time restrictions require the collection attempts to cease.(c) Authorized representatives of the division shall record the identification tattoo of any greyhound from which a sample is collected or attempted to be collected.(3) Sealing and Labeling of Samples: (a) As soon as possible after a sample is collected the sample container shall be closed.(b) Evidence tape shall be placed over both the sample container and lid on at least two sides.(4) Storing and Shipping the Samples: (a) Urine samples shall be stored in a lockable freezer in the detention enclosure until the time of shipping.(b) Urine samples shall be shipped to the laboratory under contract with the division for testing of the samples via the laboratory's contracted common carrier in a locked and sealed container maintained in a manner to preserve the integrity of the samples.(c) The container or cooler lid shall be closed and locked upon the completion of packing the samples for shipment. All appropriate forms for shipment shall be completed in order to assure the samples are correctly delivered to the laboratory under contract with the division for testing of the samples.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61DER17-2
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 002, January 3, 2018 effective 12/27/2017.