LAC 35:XLI.105. Administration of Drugs; Hearing

A. All veterinarians administering drugs or other substances to horses regulated by the commission, shall be responsible to see that the drugs or other substances are administered in accordance with the provisions of the Rules of Racing. Should any specimen sample disclose the presence of any drug or substance prohibited by the Rules of Racing, the stewards or the commission may hold a hearing to determine whether the prohibited drug or substance was received by or administered to the horse in question by any veterinarian in violation of the Rules of Racing. If it is determined that a violation occurred, the stewards or commission will apply such sanctions, by fine and/or suspension of license, as is deemed appropriate.