Section 001-207-13 - Race HorsesA. A negative "Coggins Test Certificate" properly identifying the horse by tattoo number issued by an approved laboratory, certifying that within the prior thirty-six (36) months the horse has been tested negative shall be presented to a track member for any horse before it will be allowed entrance to, or remain upon, the grounds of a licensed track conducting meetings.B. Declaration shall not be accepted for any horse to any race unless the declarer has furnished the Race Secretary with a negative "Coggins Test" written certificate for that horse, as required by Sub-Section A above.C. No eligibility or validation certificate shall be issued for a horse from which a positive "Coggins Test" has been reported. If an eligibility or validation certificate is issued and thereof, the certificate must be returned immediately by the holder to the U.S.T.A.Note: Refer to the Rules and Regulations of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission, Chapter 9, Section 13.
01-001 C.M.R. ch. 207, § 13