Pennsylvania Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Part VIII - State Horse Racing Commission
Subpart D - Standardbred Rules of Racing (Harness)
Chapter 203 - LICENSING, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STANDARDBRED OCCUPATIONAL LICENSEES-TEMPORARY REGULATIONS
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Section 203.71 - Use of controlled substances

(a) No driver, trainer, groom or official may use a controlled substance as defined in The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. § § 780-101-780-144) or a prescription drug unless the substance was obtained under a valid prescription or order from a licensed physician while acting in the course of professional practice. The driver, trainer, groom or official is responsible for giving notice to the Presiding Judge on a form provided by the Commission that the driver, trainer, groom or official is using a controlled substance or prescription drug under a valid prescription from a licensed physician.

(b) To maintain the health, safety and welfare of all racing participants, no driver, trainer, groom or official using a controlled substance or prescription drug under a valid prescription or order will be permitted to participate in racing activities unless the physician has certified that use of the controlled substance or prescription drug will not adversely affect the driver's or official's ability to properly and safely carry out his responsibilities.