(a)

1. (1) The Arkansas Racing Commission may conduct a postmortem examination of any horse that is injured in this jurisdiction while in training or in competition and that subsequently expires or is destroyed.
2. (2) In proceeding with a postmortem examination the commission or its designee shall coordinate with the trainer and/or owner to determine and address any insurance requirements.

(b)

1. (1) The commission may conduct a postmortem examination of any horse that expires while housed on association grounds or at recognized training facilities within this jurisdiction.
2. (2) Trainers and owners shall be required to comply with such action as a condition of licensure.

(c)

1. (1) The commission may take possession of the horse upon death for postmortem examination.
2. (2) The commission may submit blood, urine, other bodily fluid specimens, or other tissue specimens collected during a postmortem examination for analysis.
3. (3) Upon completion of the postmortem examination, the carcass may be returned to the owner or disposed of at the owner's option.

(d)

1. (1) The presence of a prohibited substance in a specimen collected during the postmortem examination may constitute a violation.
2. (2) The cost of commission-ordered postmortem examinations, testing, and disposal shall be borne by the commission.