The purpose of this rule amendment is to remove the current rule language applicable to racing greyhounds and to update testing methodologies, measurement uncertainties, and screening limits for racing horses. The rule amendment ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

61D-6.007: Permitted and Prohibited Substances for Racing Greyhounds.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to remove the current rule language applicable to racing greyhounds and to update testing methodologies, measurement uncertainties, and screening limits for racing horses. The rule amendment further codifies those guidelines encapsulated in Emergency Rule 61DER21-2, F.A.C. and replaces the existing rule language that has become obsolete pursuant to Article 10, section 32, of the Florida Constitution.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Testing Methodologies, Measurement Uncertainties, Screening Limits for Racing Horses

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 550.0251(3), (11) 550.2415 (12) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 550.0251, 550.2415 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bryan A. Barber, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, [e-mail], 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone].

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

SUBSTANTIAL REWORDING OF RULE 61D-6.007 PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES FOR RACING GREYHOUNDS FOLLOWS.

SEE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE FOR PRESENT TEXT.

61D-6.007 Testing Methodologies, Measurement Uncertainties, Screening Limits for Racing Horses Permitted and Prohibited Substances for Racing Greyhounds.

(1) Testing Methodologies: Methodologies used to screen for and confirm the administration of medications, drugs, and naturally occurring substances in racing horses shall be limited to the following: Immunoassay, Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), Clinical Refractometer, and/or Specific Gravity.

(2) Measurement Uncertainties: The Division hereby incorporates by reference the Division Laboratory Measurement Uncertainty Schedule containing the established levels. An electronic copy can be located  at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX. 

(3) Screening Limit for Prohibited Substances in Racing Horses: Any and all findings above zero that are over the limit of detection, under any condition of use, for prohibited substances shall be considered a violation of Section 550.2415, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(3), (11), 550.2415(7), (12) FS. Law Implemented 550.0251, 550.2415 FS. History–New 10-20-96, Amended 6-6-00, 6-6-04, 4-12-06, 6-26-11, 8-1-19,                                   .