La. Admin. Code tit. 35 § I-1721
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section I-1721 - Modern Therapeutic MeasuresA. Full use of modern therapeutic measures for the improvement and protection of the health of a horse is authorized. However, no medication, including any prohibited drug, permitted medication, chemical or other substance, or any therapeutic measure may be administered, caused to be administered or applied by any means to a horse during the 24-hour period before post time for the race in which the horse is entered unless otherwise provided by Rule.B.1. The presence of exogenous anabolic steroids in a race horse is strictly prohibited. The presence of endogenous anabolic steroids: c. testosterone at levels above the normal physiological state of the stallion, gelding or mare is strictly prohibited.2. The administration of any of these endogenous steroids within 45 days of a race day shall be considered a violation. A violation of this sub-paragraph shall be regarded as a Class III violation under the penalty guidelines.La. Admin. Code tit. 35, § I-1721
Adopted by the Racing Commission in 1971, promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Racing Commission, LR 2:449 (December 1976), amended LR 3:45 (January 1977), LR 4:287 (August 1978), LR 6:174 (May 1980), LR 6:543 (September 1980), amended by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Racing Commission, LR 35:463 (March 2009).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:148.