LAC 35:XLI.703. Applicant for a License

A. In addition to rules applicable to permittees, an applicant for a license as a jockey or apprentice jockey: 1. must have served at least one year with racing stables; 2. must provide an annual medical affidavit certifying such person is physically and mentally capable of performing the activities and duties of a licensed jockey or exercise person. B. The stewards may require that any jockey or exercise person provide blood or urine samples for analysis after consultation with the track physician. Should a jockey or exercise person fail to comply with this requirement this person shall be suspended and referred to the commission to show cause for refusing to do so.