AUTHORITY: Authorized by Section 9(b) of the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 [230 ILCS 5/9(b)].

SOURCE: Adopted at 12 Ill. Reg. 6304, effective March 18, 1988; emergency amendment at 15 Ill. Reg. 12944, effective August 16, 1991, for a maximum of 150 days; amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992; amended at 25 Ill. Reg. 15622, effective December 1, 2001; amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 11880, effective August 1, 2009.

SUBPART A: ORGANIZATION LICENSEES RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Section 436.5  Security Area

 

a)         Every horse entered to race shall be in the stall assigned to it by the Racing Secretary two (2) hours prior to the post time of the race in which the horse is entered, and shall remain there until its presence is required in the paddock.  Standardbreds may leave their stall for purposes of warming up prior to the start of the race.

 

b)         A sign designating the horse's stall as a secure area shall be posted on the horse's stall two (2) hours prior to the post time of the race in which the horse has been entered to run.  The format and contents of the sign shall include, but not be limited to, the dimensions of 8˝" by 11" and the words "Security Stall" which are easily read and understood by those in the barn area.  The format and contents of the sign shall be approved by the Board.  The signs, necessary hardware to affix the signs and maintenance to ensure that the hardware is suitable for use every day on all stalls shall be provided by the track operator.

 

c)         The trainer of record shall designate a stall guard to attend and provide constant surveillance until the horse is brought to the paddock or receiving barn.

 

d)         A security force composed of Illinois Racing Board personnel and racetrack security guards shall monitor compliance with this Part.  The racetrack security guards shall be equipped with radios.  The number of guards utilized at each track will be approved by the Board.  The criteria for determining the number of guards at each racetrack shall include, but not be limited to, the number of horses entered to race that day, the distribution of the barns at the racetrack, and the total number of barns at the racetrack. The security guards may, in their discretion, require the stall guard or any other individual, in and around the secure area, to present his/her Illinois Racing Board credentials (Ill. Adm. Code 1302.90 and 1408.60), and may check equine identification numbers.  The race track may require transferable identification tags to be displayed by those persons acting as stall guards.  The race track security guards will be under the supervision of the Illinois Racing Board or its designees.

 

(Source:  Added at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.10  Security Barn Location (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.20  Sanitation, Hygiene and Health

 

Each organization licensee shall ensure that the location is heated and ventilated, so as to allow for sufficient care and preparation of the horses and security area, and that all stalls are suitable and ready for use at the appropriate time.

 

(Source:  Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.30  Fire and Safety Regulations (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.40  Fencing and Lighting (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.50  Security Barn Offices (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.60  Penalties

 

a)         A civil penalty shall be imposed upon any organization licensee who fails to meet the requirements of any or all Sections contained in Subpart A consistent with  11 Ill. Adm. Code 204.

 

b)         Failure to have a horse in the assigned stall, or failure to provide constant surveillance of the stall at the designated deadline, shall be penalized by the horse being scratched and a civil penalty imposed upon the trainer of record.  Subsequent offenses shall be penalized by the horse being scratched and the civil penalty shall be double the amount of the preceding penalty.  The number of violations, for the purpose of determining civil penalty, shall start at the beginning of each meet.  The civil penalty shall be waived only when very extreme weather conditions prevent the trainer from getting the horse to the racetrack at the designated deadline, but the horse shall be scratched.

 

c)         A civil penalty shall be imposed upon any trainer who fails to have the sign posted on the assigned stall at the designated deadline.  The civil penalty shall not be imposed if the track operator has not provided the sign, hardware to affix the sign or the maintenance of the hardware that will allow the trainer to affix the sign to the stall.  The civil penalty shall be double the amount of the preceding penalty for each subsequent offense.

 

d)         A civil penalty shall be imposed upon the racetrack operator for failing to provide signs, hardware to affix signs to stalls or the maintenance of the hardware for use on security stalls.

 

(Source:  Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

SUBPART B: CONDUCT IN SECURITY AREA

 

Section 436.70  Reporting for Stall Assignments

 

a)         The trainer, when entering a horse, shall declare to the Racing Secretary or his/her designee, the number of the barn in which the horse being entered will be stabled the day of the race.  The trainer must declare horses to be shipped-in at the time of entry.

 

b)         The Racing Secretary shall assign a barn, at the time of entry, to those horses being shipped-in.

 

c)         As soon as the overnight sheet is finalized, the Racing Secretary or his/her designee shall provide to the Illinois Racing Board or its designees a list showing, by race, the name of the horse, post position, trainer's name and the identification number or letter of the barn where the horse is to be stabled the day of the race.

 

d)         The Racing Secretary or his/her designee shall notify the Illinois Racing Board or its designees of all ownership or trainer changes on horses, as soon as they come to his/her knowledge.

 

e)         As soon as the overnight sheet is finalized, the Racing Secretary or his/her designee shall provide the Illinois Racing Board or its designees a list, by race, showing the horse's name and its tattoo number.

 

(Source:  Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.80  Identification Badges (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.90  Reporting to Security Barn Stall Assignments (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.100  Prohibited Equipment and Substances

 

a)         No laser machines, needles, syringes or injectables shall be permitted in the security area.  The use of any other machine or equipment shall be approved by the state veterinarian.

 

b)         The use of nebulizers shall be permitted in the security area.  Water shall be the only solution allowed for use in a nebulizer unless other solutions have been approved by the state veterinarian.

 

c)         The use of breathing compounds, for oral and nasal dosing, such as, but not limited to, Traileze, Vapol, Vicks Vapor-Rub, Wind-Aid and Exhail Ease, or others containing but not limited to methyl salicylate, camphor and potassium iodide, shall not be permitted in the security area.  A trainer must obtain the state veterinarian's approval for use of any other breathing compound.  The use of DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide), preparations containing the DMSO or any other substances containing ingredients with qualities to penetrate the skin, to be used for topical applications, shall not be permitted in the security area.

 

d)         Violation of this Section shall result in the horse being scratched and a civil penalty imposed on the trainer of record.  Subsequent violations shall be penalized by the horse being scratched and the civil penalty shall be double the amount of the preceding penalty.

 

(Source:  Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.110  Trainer's Responsibility to Guard

 

The duties imposed upon trainers in 11 Ill. Adm. Code 603.50 will continue to be in effect while a horse is in the security area.

 

(Source:  Amended at 25 Ill. Reg. 15622, effective December 1, 2001)

 

Section 436.120  Access to Security Barn (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)

 

Section 436.130  Furosemide List Horses

 

a)         All horses on the furosemide list shall be treated with furosemide as provided in 11 Ill. Adm. Code 603.70.

 

b)         Following the administration of furosemide, the trainer of record or his/her designee shall immediately return the horse to its assigned stall and shall remain with the horse and provide constant surveillance in accordance with Section 436.5(c).  Violations of this subsection (b) shall be penalized in accordance with Section 436.60(b).

 

c)         A sign designating the stall as a "Security Stall" shall be posted on the horse's stall 4 hours and 15 minutes prior to the post time of the race in which the horse has been entered to race.  Violations of this subsection (c) shall be penalized in accordance with Section 436.60(c).

 

(Source:  Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 11880, effective August 1, 2009)

 

Section 436.140  Leaving the Security Barn (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 16 Ill. Reg. 4520, effective March 10, 1992)