1. (a) No person other than a veterinarian licensed by the Board, a registered veterinary technician (RVT), or a licensed veterinarian's assistant shall have in his or her possession at a facility under the jurisdiction of the Board any drug which is a narcotic, stimulant, or depressant, or any other substance or medication that has been prepared or packaged for injection by a hypodermic syringe or hypodermic needle, or any hypodermic syringe or hypodermic needle or similar instrument which may be used for injection.
2. (b) No person other than a veterinarian licensed by the Board, RVT, or a licensed veterinarian's assistant shall have in his or her possession at a facility under the jurisdiction of the Board any veterinary treatment or any medicine, medication, or other substance recognized as a medication, which has not been prescribed in accordance with Rule 1840 of this division and labeled in accordance with Rule 1864 of this division.
3. (c) No person shall have in his or her possession on the premises during any recognized meeting any electrical stimulating or shocking device commonly known as a battery, or any mechanical stimulating device, or any other appliance, which might affect the speed or actions of a horse.
4. (d) The stewards may permit the possession of drugs or appliances by a licensee for personal medical needs under such conditions as the stewards may impose.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19420, 19440 and 19580, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 19460, 19580 and 19581, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 1-27-2010; operative 2-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 5).

2. Amendment filed 9-19-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 38).