in-20250326-IR-071250147RAA: 71 IAC 3-1-9

TITLE 71 INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION Regulatory Analysis LSA Document #25-147 I. Description of Rule II. Fiscal Impact Analysis III. Impacted Parties IV. Changes in Proposed Rules 71 IAC 3-1-9 Updated language to reflect current ARCI rules to ensure consistency between the state’s rule and the model rules. 71 IAC 3.5-1-10 Adds accreditation and examination requirements to meet ARCI standards. This will ensure consistency between the state’s rules and the model rules. 71 IAC 4-3-9 Updates the lighting standards to match the ARCI standards. This will ensure consistency between the state’s standards and the model rules as well as benefit the safety of those involved in the races. 71 IAC 6-1-1 Adds that a claim will be voided if a horse dies on track or suffers an injury that requires the horse to be euthanized. This will ensure fairness in the claims process by preventing ownership transfer of a deceased horse. 71 IAC 6-1-3 Lists substances that if found in a post-race biological sample will allow for the claimant to return the horse to the owner. Also requires that a claimant shall exercise due care in maintaining the horse while awaiting test results. 71 IAC 7-1-5 Establishes that no change in ownership of a horse is permitted after the horse has been entered and drawn to start. In the event of such a change, the horse will be scratched and the parties responsible shall be subject to penalties. This will ensure fairness to all parties involved at the track. 71 IAC 7-1-15 Makes technical, non-substantive changes to the language. 71 IAC 7-3-7 Adds that and violations and restrictions can occur at any time including before the start of the race and result in a penalty. This will ensure fairness for those racing, and wagering on the race. 71 IAC 7-3-38 Adds the requirements for a no contest to be declared, as well as a list of items for judges to consider before declaring a no contest. This ensures fairness in the races. 71 IAC 8-1-5 Inserted “designated scratch time” to clarify when the form must be received by the veterinarian. 71 IAC 8.5-1-4.2 Removes a provision pertaining to the use of albuterol in thoroughbreds. This will ensure fair racing. 71 IAC 8.5-2-5 Remove provisions about substances being in excess of set amounts and instead requires only a positive test to be placed on the veterinarian list. 71 IAC 8.5-3-1 Adds “the trainer or trainer designee assigned to the horse in the presence of a commission employee” to be consistent with other language throughout the rule. 71 IAC 8.5-8-1.5 Removes citations to certain IAC sections and replace with “present” or “not present” in the sample. This is to clarify that there is no specific amount necessary to show up in the sample. 71 IAC 9-2.2-4 Adds the fee for an Indiana commission vendor contractor license and after the initial licensing period, the Indiana commission vendor employee license shall be renewed after December 1 with the licensing office for the following year. 71 IAC 9-4-6 Makes grammatical changes. Adds “If the conditions on the turf course warrant a change of racing surface in any of the pick three contests, and the change has not been disclosed to the public prior to the close of wagering for the first contest of the pick three, the stewards shall declare each changed leg an "all-win" for the pick three wagering purposes only”. This ensures fairness for those who wager on the races in the event the turf conditions unexpectedly change. 71 IAC 13-1-1 Reduces the requirement down to 1 paper copy of an application required from six. Make a grammar correction. 71 IAC 14-1-1 Updates the definition of “Indiana Bread” to clarify the foal is not considered “Indiana bred” until registration paperwork and applicable late fees are received by the commission. 71 IAC 14.5-2-3 Adds provisions regarding when semen must be used based on the age of the horse. This will ensure healthy practices for horse insemination. 71 IAC 14.5-2-1.3 Adds a new section regarding frozen embryo registration. This will ensure the consistent and healthy practices across the field. V. Benefit Analysis VI. Cost Analysis VII. Sources of Information VIII. Regulatory Analysis There are no additional costs or revenue associated with this rule.

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Notice of First Public Comment Period with Proposed Rule: 20250326-IR-071250147FNA Notice of Determination Received: February 25, 2025