W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-53

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024

Section 178-1-53 - Isolation/Quarantine

53.1. In case of any illness or unusual symptoms of illness in a horse which may be considered to be contagious, a Racing Commission veterinarian and/or the Commissioner of Agriculture have the authority to determine whether or not it is necessary to isolate or quarantine a horse. The decision of the Racing Commission veterinarian and/or the Commissioner of Agriculture with reference to the necessity of isolating any horse is binding upon the trainer and owner of the horse.

53.2. The reasonable cost and expense of isolation, including boarding and medical care, shall be borne by the owner or trainer of the horse during the period of isolation.

53.3. In the event of the positive diagnosis of any infectious disease, the diagnosed horse shall remain isolated and quarantined for a period of time determined by the Racing Commission veterinarian and/or the Commissioner of Agriculture.

53.4. No horse shall be removed from quarantine without permission of a Racing Commission veterinarian and/or the Commissioner of Agriculture.

53.5. The Racing Commission veterinarian shall immediately report all quarantines and removal from quarantines to the stewards.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-53