California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 4 — Horse RacingArticle 8.5 — Equine MedicationSection 19581
No substance of any kind shall be administered by any means to a horse after it has been entered to race in a horse race, unless the board has, by regulation, specifically authorized the use of the substance and the quantity and composition thereof. The board may require that the official veterinarian approve, in writing, the administration of those substances in accordance with the regulations of the board. Any medication or equipment used to dispense medication that is located within the inclosure is subject to search and inspection at the request of any board official.
Notes
Prohibits administering any substance to a horse after race entry unless board regulations specifically authorize the substance and its quantity and composition. Allows the board to require written approval by the official veterinarian for authorized administration, and makes medication and medication-dispensing equipment within the enclosure subject to search and inspection at any board official's request.
Use as reference
Lexinter.net | California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 19581 | https://laws.lexinter.net/codes/california/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-4/article-8-5/section-19581