§ 4-31-12-4 — Possession of prescription drugs; restrictions

Indiana § 4-31-12-4

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 31: PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING ON HORSE RACES
• Ch. 12: Medication of Race Horses

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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a
licensee may not possess a foreign substance that is considered a
prescription drug or prescription medication, unless it is for an existing
condition and is prescribed by a veterinarian. When prescribed by a
veterinarian, the supply of such a foreign substance shall be limited by
ethical practice consistent with the purposes of this chapter. This
section does not affect the prohibition of drugs, narcotics, stimulants,
and other items and substances listed in sections 19, 20, and 21 of this
chapter.
(b) A licensee at a racetrack may possess a chemical or biological
substance for use on the licensee's own person, if:
(1) the chemical or biological substance is prohibited from being
dispensed by Indiana or federal law without a prescription;
(2) the licensee is in possession of documentary evidence that a
valid prescription for the chemical or biological substance has
been issued to the licensee; and
(3) the licensee has filed with the presiding judge a sworn
statement clearly describing the substance and its intended use.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.