Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 163.303 - Prohibition; prima facie evidence; disqualification(a) A horse participating in a race may not carry in its body a substance except as provided in § 163.304 (relating to substances of therapeutic value).(b) A finding by the chemist that a foreign substance is present in the test sample shall be prima facie evidence that the foreign substance was administered and carried in the body of the horse while participating in a race. This finding shall also be taken as prima facie evidence that the trainer and his agents responsible for the care or custody of the horse has been negligent in the handling or care of the horse.(c) A finding by the chemist of a foreign substance or an approved substance used in violation of this section and §§ 163.301, 163.302 and 163.304-163.308 in a test sample of a horse participating in a race may result in the horse being disqualified from purse money or other awards except for purposes of parimutuel wagering, which shall be in no way affected.The provisions of this § 163.303 amended through April 24, 1981, effective 4/25/1981, 11 Pa.B. 1391. This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 163.302 (relating to foreign drugs, medications or substances); and 58 Pa. Code § 163.308 (relating to official laboratory).