A person who, with intent to stimulate or depress the performance of a horse in a race:

1. (1) administers a controlled substance listed in IC 35-48 to the horse less than twenty-four (24) hours before the race;
2. (2) injures or otherwise affects the horse; or

3. (3) possesses an electrical, a mechanical, or other appliance, other than a whip or spur, that can be used during the race to affect the horse;

   commits a Class B misdemeanor.

   [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.