N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4236.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 4236.1 - Definitions

The terms and words used in this Part shall mean:

(a) Administer. Cause the introduction of a substance into the body of a horse.

(b) Laboratory. The official racing chemical detection laboratory designated by the commission.

(c) Drug. Any substance or its metabolites which does not exist naturally in the untreated horse and which can have a pharmacological effect on a horse.

(d) Sample. Any body substance, including but not limited to, blood or urine taken from a horse at the direction of the commission or its officials for the purposes of analysis. A sample is a "pre-race" sample when it is taken before a race pursuant to the rules governing the pre-race testing program. A sample is a "post-race" sample when it is taken after a horse races pursuant to the rules governing the post-race testing program.

(e) Post-race positive test. A finding by the laboratory that a drug or other substance, the use of which is restricted by section 4236.2 of this Part, was present in the sample and was administered at a time and in a manner prohibited by this Part.

(f) Pre-race positive test. A finding by the laboratory that a drug could be present in the sample.

(g) Practicing veterinarian. A veterinarian who treats any race horse.

(h) The start of a racing program. The scheduled post-time of the first race of a program containing a race in which the horse is to compete.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4236.1