SECTION 35:15-15-91. Requirements of Equidae entering equine exhibitions

(a)   All Equidae moving within the state to equine exhibitions, including but not limited to fairs, livestock shows, breed association shows, rodeos, racetracks, or other equine gatherings shall be accompanied by a record of a negative official test for EIA conducted within the previous twelve (12) months. The official test shall be conducted by an approved laboratory and the name of the laboratory, the case number, and the date of the test shall appear on the official test record.

(b)   The official in charge shall be responsible for verifying that all Equidae entering an equine exhibition meet all recordation requirements.

(1)   An official in charge of an equine exhibition shall not be held responsible for recording or accepting falsified or erroneous information provided by an owner.

(2)   Any person providing erroneous or fictitious information shall be in violation of these rules.

(c)   Any official in charge who knowingly, negligently, or willfully allows an untested or positive animal to enter an equine exhibition shall be in violation of these rules and the official in charge and the owner of the positive or untested animal shall be equally and individually in violation of these rules.

(d)   The original VS 10-11 for horses offered for sale through claiming races shall be on file with the Racing Secretary.

[Source: Added at 12 Ok Reg 3388, eff 7-1-95 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 1847, eff 6-14-96; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2821, eff 7-13-00; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1927, eff 6-27-02; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2411, eff 7-25-10; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 751, eff 9-14-18]