9 CRR-NY 4120.9NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 9. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
SUBTITLE T. NEW YORK STATE GAMING COMMISSION
CHAPTER I. DIVISION OF HORSE RACING AND PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SUBCHAPTER B. HARNESS RACING
PART 4120. DRUGS PROHIBITED AND OTHER PROHIBITIONS
9 CRR-NY 4120.9
9 CRR-NY 4120.9
4120.9 Records of veterinarian.
(a) Every licensed practicing veterinarian shall keep a written record of his or her practice concerning horses participating at pari-mutuel harness race meets in this State whether performed at a licensed harness track or elsewhere which shall disclose:
(1) the name of the horse treated;
(2) the nature of the horse's ailment;
(3) the type of treatment prescribed and performed for the horse; and
(4) the date and time of such treatment.
(b) Every such veterinarian shall produce such written records when requested by an official of the commission. In addition the veterinarian shall instruct the trainer of the necessity to submit the report required by section 4120.2(i) of this Part relating to joint aspiration.
(c) Before a licensed veterinarian administers or prescribes any drug or restricted substance for a horse, such veterinarian shall ascertain by reasonable inquiry whether the horse has been entered to race at any track and if the horse has been entered such veterinarian shall not administer or prescribe any drug or restricted substance within the time or in a manner restricted by this Chapter. If the horse has not been entered to race, but the administration is of a drug that is not permitted to be administered within 72 hours of a racing program, or longer, the veterinarian shall so inform the trainer of the fact and of the time applicable. If, however, an emergency exists involving the life or health of the horse, the veterinarian may proceed to treat or prescribe for the horse but shall report the matter as promptly as practicable to the commission veterinarian or judges at the pertinent track.
(d) The attending veterinarian or veterinary technician shall complete and submit daily a form prescribed by the commission that contains the name of each horse entered to race on that day and treated by the attending veterinarian, or a veterinary technician acting at the direction and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian who is on the same premises, with furosemide. The form shall also contain the following information:
(1) name of the track;
(2) name of the trainer;
(3) description of the horse;
(4) tattoo number; and
(5) the dose, route and time of administration.
The form must be signed by the attending veterinarian (and by the veterinary technician, if any) and filed at a location designated by the commission.
9 CRR-NY 4120.9
Current through September 15, 2021
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