(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a person in a restricted area on association grounds during a live race meeting may not possess:
  (1) an injectable container of a prohibited drug, chemical, or other substance; or
  (2) a parenteral administration device, such as a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle, fluid administration set, or other device for making injections into a race animal.
(b) This section does not apply to an individual who has a valid prescription from a physician for an injectable medication for the individual's own use, provided the individual has notified the stewards or racing judges and has received their approval in writing on a form prescribed by the commission.
(c) This section does not apply to a veterinarian licensed by the commission or a veterinary technician licensed by the commission acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed by the commission.
(d) For purposes of this section, "restricted area" means:
  (1) the paddock;
  (2) the stable or kennel area; and
  (3) any area on association grounds that may be entered only on display of a valid license badge or other pass issued by the commission or the association.

Source Note: The provisions of this §319.10 adopted to be effective August 14, 1989, 14 TexReg 3802; amended to be effective November 29, 1990, 15 TexReg 6590; amended to be effective April 3, 1991, 16 TexReg 1748; amended to be effective November 22, 1991, 16 TexReg 6460; amended to be effective January 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 12049; amended to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10637.