(a)

1. (1) Each association shall have a registered veterinarian licensed to practice under the laws of Arkansas.
2. (2) The Track Veterinarian shall be on the grounds at pre-post weighing in time and during all racing hours.
3. (3) No Track Veterinarian, during the Track Veterinarian's employment by the association, shall be permitted to engage in private veterinary practice involving thoroughbreds racing at Oaklawn Jockey Club, nor be employed by or receive any compensation directly or indirectly from any owner or trainer licensed by the Arkansas Racing Commission during the current race meeting, nor sell or buy, for himself or herself or another, any thoroughbred, nor place any wager in any manner on any race run at the association, nor sell any drug supplies, nor sell horse insurance, nor be licensed to participate in racing in any other capacity during the course of the race meeting.

(c)

1. (1) The Track Veterinarian shall be present in the paddock before each race, and shall inspect each entrant.
2. (2) If, in the Track Veterinarian's opinion, any entrant is not in condition to compete in the race, the Track Veterinarian shall immediately notify the stewards.

(d)

1. (1) In either of the aforementioned cases, the stewards shall determine whether or not the horse automatically goes on the veterinarian’s list.
2. (2) If placed on the veterinarian’s list, the horse shall not be permitted to enter until the veterinarian notifies the Racing Secretary and the stewards that the horse is again fit to compete.