TITLE 11. GAMING
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The
Virginia Racing Commission is claiming an exemption from the Administrative
Process Act pursuant to § 2.2-4002 B 23 of the Code of Virginia when
promulgating regulations pertaining to the administration of medication or
other substances foreign to the natural horse.
Title of Regulation: 11VAC10-80. Commission
Veterinarian (amending 11VAC10-80-20, 11VAC10-80-40).
Statutory Authority: § 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: July 8, 2019.
Agency Contact: Kimberly Mackey, Regulatory Coordinator,
Virginia Racing Commission, 5707 Huntsman Road, Suite 201-B, Richmond, VA
23250, telephone (804) 966-7406, or email kimberly.mackey@vrc.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The amendments allow the commission veterinarian to
administer furosemide and receive compensation for furosemide administration
and endoscopic examinations.
11VAC10-80-20. Restrictions.
The commission veterinarian or his assistant veterinarians
shall not be permitted to treat or prescribe for any horse within the enclosure
or any horse that may be entered to race, except for furosemide
administration as stipulated in 11VAC10-180-80. However, this shall not
preclude the commission veterinarian or his assistant veterinarians from rendering
care in an emergency situation. When emergency care is rendered, the
veterinarian shall submit a written report to the commission.
11VAC10-80-40. Prohibitions.
No holder of a permit shall employ or pay compensation or any
gratuity to any veterinarian, either directly or indirectly, with the
exception of furosemide administration and endoscopic examinations, during
the term of his employment with the commission.
VA.R. Doc. No. R19-5993; Filed May 28, 2019, 12:04 p.m.