Fla. Admin. Code R. 61DER21-3

Current through Reg. 51, No. 009; January 14, 2025

Section 61DER21-3 - Testing Methodologies; Measurement Uncertainties; Screening Limits

In addition to the rules that exist under Rule 61D-6.008, Florida Administrative Code, the following procedures are promulgated under an emergency basis:

(1) Testing Methodologies: Methodologies used to screen for and confirm the administration of medications, drugs, and naturally occurring substances in racing horses shall be limited to the following: Immunoassay, Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), Clinical Refractometer, and/or Specific Gravity.

(2) Measurement Uncertainties: The Division hereby incorporates by reference the Division Laboratory Measurement Uncertainty Schedule containing the established levels, effective May 20, 2021. A copy of the Division Laboratory Measurement Uncertainty Schedule is available by contacting Bryan Barber, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, bryan.barber@myfloridalicense.com, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)717-1761.

(a) All measurement uncertainties have been established at the maximum allowable concentration for those substances, analytes, and corresponding metabolites or markers contained within Rule 61D-6.008 F.A.C., that undergo quantitative analysis, unless otherwise specified.

(b) If a sample is diluted for testing, the measurement uncertainty is multiplied by the factor of dilution.

(c) Measurements of uncertainty are not established for the testing of specimens in which the identification of a substance, analyte, or corresponding metabolite or marker at or above the lowest level of detection is sufficient to constitute a violation.

(3) Screening Limit for Prohibited Substances in Racing Horses: Any and all findings above zero that are over the limit of detection, under any condition of use, for prohibited substances shall be considered a violation of section 550.2415, F.S.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61DER21-3

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(3), (11) 550.2415 (12) FS. Law Implemented 550.0251, 550.2415 FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 101, May 25, 2021 effective 5/20/2021.