Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part IV - Horse Racing Commission
Chapter 163 - RULES OF RACING
ILLEGAL PRACTICES
Section 163.307 - Examination by veterinarian

(a) An owner or his authorized agent or trainer of a horse entered to race on a race track licensed by the Commission shall immediately when requested by the Commission or its agents, submit a horse, of which he is the owner or authorized agent or trainer to a veterinary surgeon designated by the Commission for the examination or tests as the veterinarian may deem advisable to make.

(b) During the taking of the sample by the veterinarian representing the Commission or his delegate, in a detention area designated by the Commission, the owner, trainer, authorized agent or chemist representing them may be present and witness the procedure. In no event may a person be present in the area during a testing procedure who does not hold a valid current occupational license from the Commission. The sample shall be immediately sealed and the evidence of the sealing may be indicated thereon by the signature of the representative of the owner or trainer. The owner or trainer or chemist representing them shall have the right to attend and witness the examination and testing.