W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-17

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section 178-2-17 - Racing Commission Veterinarian

17.1. The Racing Commission shall employ a veterinarian licensed by the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine who shall be known as the Racing Commission Veterinarian. The Racing Commission Veterinarian may not during the term of his or her employment treat or prescribe medication for any greyhound on the grounds or registered to race at any association for compensation or otherwise unless an emergency arises. In case of an emergency necessitating treatment, the veterinarian shall make a full and complete report to the judges.

17.2. If, after inspecting a greyhound, the Racing Commission Veterinarian finds that the greyhound is not in condition to race, he or she shall immediately notify the judges, who shall order the greyhound scratched out of the race. The greyhound automatically goes on the veterinarian's list for at least 10 calendar days, which is to be maintained by the Racing Commission Veterinarian. Thereafter the greyhound may not enter until the veterinarian notifies the judges that the greyhound is again able to compete.

17.3. The Racing Commission Veterinarian is Authorized to examine any greyhound on association grounds. No owner or trainer may object to the examination.

17.4. The Racing Commission Veterinarian shall approve all personnel utilized in the test area and is responsible to the Racing Commission for the proper operation of the test area and the taking of specimens as directed by him or her.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-17