Section Game 14.11 - Test samples(1) At least one animal from every race selected at the discretion of the stewards or division veterinarian, shall have taken from it test samples. In determining which animals to test, the stewards or division veterinarian shall consider, without limitation, whether the performance of the animal is such that it suggests the animal was not performing within its usual parameters, such as with beaten favorites or animals displaying significant reversals of form. Additional factors in determining animals to be tested shall include but are not limited to testing animals from as many kennels as possible, suspected medication usage, possible sickness and winning animals.(2) Any trainer or owner of an animal who shall refuse to submit such animal for test samples shall have their license suspended for not less than 30 days and such animal shall be disqualified from racing at meetings under the jurisdiction of the division.(3) Test samples shall be taken under the supervision of the division veterinarian by persons appointed by the division. During the taking of such test samples the owner or trainer or their agent or employee may, at their discretion, be present at all times.(4) The test samples shall be sealed by the division veterinarian or those under the division veterinarian's supervision and the evidence of such sealing shall be witnessed by the signature of the owner or trainer or their agent or employee, if present. Failure to be present to witness the sealing shall constitute a waiver of the right to witness the sample collection.(5) An area located adjacent to the paddock shall be set aside and be under the supervision of the division veterinarian for the purpose of collecting test samples for any tests required by the division. The building, location, arrangement, furnishings and facilities, including refrigeration and hot and cold running water, shall be approved by the division.(6) No unauthorized person shall be admitted at any time to the building or the area utilized for the purpose of collecting the required body fluid samples or the area designated for the retention of greyhounds pending the obtaining of body fluid samples.(7) The division veterinarian, the division of stewards, or the authorized representatives of the division may take samples of any medicine or other materials suspected of containing improper medication, drugs, or other substance which could affect the racing condition of a greyhound which may be found in kennels or elsewhere on racetracks or in the possession of any person connected with racing, and the same shall be delivered to the official chemist for analysis.(8) The associations shall reimburse the division for all pre-race and post-race testing costs incurred that are not allocated through the division's spending authority for this purpose.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Administration [Gaming] Game 14.11
Cr. Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90; am. (8), Register, March, 1993, No. 447, eff. 7-1-93; emerg. am. (1), eff. 8-25-95; am. (1), Register, January, 1996, No. 481, eff. 2-1-96; CR 03-070: am. (5) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.