S.D. Admin. R. 20:04:27:14

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 54, October 28, 2024

Section 20:04:27:14 - Restrictions on use of authorized medications

Therapeutic medications authorized by the Association of Racing Commissioners International Controlled Therapeutic Medication Schedule for Horses Version 4.2.1 dated December, 2020, and the Uniform Clarification Guidelines for Foreign Substances and Recommended Penalties Model Rule Version 18.0 dated March, 2024, may only be used under the following conditions:

(1) Only a licensed veterinarian may administer a medication in injectable form;

(2) A trainer may administer a medication other than with an injection if a veterinarian licensed by this state or another racing jurisdiction has prescribed or approved the use of the medication;

(3) Medications, except furosemide and phenylbutazone, may not be administered to a horse on the day the horse is scheduled to run;

(4) A veterinarian administering furosemide shall submit a written report to the commission veterinarian or the state steward on forms provided by the commission. The use of furosemide or phenylbutazone must be declared at the time of entry. Failure to submit the report may subject the veterinarian and the trainer of the horse involved to disciplinary actions by the stewards or the commission;

(5) A horse may be tested if it is noted on the veterinarian list as using an authorized medication but is suspected to be racing without that medication. If a urine or blood sample from the horse fails to disclose the presence of furosemide or phenylbutazone, the horse and its trainer may be subject to disciplinary actions by the stewards or the commission;

(6) For a horse being shipped into a licensed track in this state, a report from a licensed veterinarian of another racing jurisdiction certifying that the horse has been treated with an authorized medication in accordance with the provisions of this section may be accepted by the stewards. The report must be filed with the presiding steward or the commission veterinarian before 10:00 a.m. on the day of the race; and

(7) Notice of use of furosemide or phenylbutazone must be given to the public.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:04:27:14

4 SDR 85, effective 6/15/1978; 5 SDR 87, effective 4/15/1979; 6 SDR 77, effective 2/3/1980; transferred from; 43 SDR 150, effective 6/1/2017; 49 SDR 009, effective 8/9/2022; 50 SDR 015, effective 8/13/2023; 51 SDR 016, effective 8/18/2024

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7-47.

Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), ARCI Controlled Therapeutic Medication Schedule for Horses Version 4.2.1 dated December, 2020 and Uniform Clarification Guidelines for Foreign Substances and Recommended Penalties Model Rule Version 18.0 dated March, 2024. Copies of both documents may be obtained from the ARCI website at www.arci.com free of charge.