New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 70 - HORSE RACING
Subchapter 14A - MEDICATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
Section 13:70-14A.5 - Procedure following positive chemical analysis
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:70-14A.5
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) On receiving written notice from the official chemist that a post-race specimen has been found "positive" for any drug or substance foreign to the natural horse, the stewards shall proceed as follows:
1. They shall notify the State Police and
authorize a search of the premises occupied by the stable involved.
2. They shall, as quickly as possible, notify
the owner and trainer of the horse involved.
3. They shall, with the assistance of the
State Police, conduct a thorough investigation, interviewing the trainer,
assistant trainer and any other persons who may have pertinent knowledge of the
circumstances involved.
4. During
the progress of such investigation, the stable involved shall be permitted to
race; save that the particular horse (or horses) involved shall not be entered
or start until allowed to do so by the Stewards.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. New Jersey may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
