SECTION 325:45-1-5. Collection and testing of biological samples

(a)   The Official Veterinarian or designee shall collect biological samples from the winner of every race and from such other horses as the Stewards or the Commission may designate.

(b)   The Official Veterinarian or designee may collect biological samples for pre-race testing, post-race testing, and out-of-competition testing as required by Commission rules, at his own discretion, or at the direction of the Stewards or the Commission.

(c)   The Official Veterinarian or designee shall either retain the biological samples or submit the biological samples for testing as required by Commission rules.

(d)   The primary biological sample shall be tested for the presence of prohibited substances, permitted subtances, and naturally occurring substances by the primary laboratory.

(e)   Both the trainer and owner of a horse shall be notified of any finding by the primary laboratory of a substance violation and may request a split test as provided in this Chapter. The Commission employee that notifies a trainer or owner shall document the communication with sufficient detail to verify notice was provided.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 4731, eff 9-28-93 (emergency); Amended at 11 Ok Reg 3195, eff 6-27-94; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1697, eff 6-12-95; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 3307, eff 7-26-99; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1231, eff 5-27-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2071, eff 5-9-06 (emergency); Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2594, eff 6-25-06; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 347, eff 12-18-17 (emergency); Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1535, eff 9-14-18]