Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 181.61 - Human and equine ambulances(a) A licensed racing entity shall provide and maintain at least one human ambulance and at least one horse ambulance during times horses are permitted to train or race. (1) The human transport ambulance shall be supplied and equipped in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Department of Health and staffed with at least one certified paramedic during training and two certified paramedics during racing hours. The paramedics shall be dully certified in accordance with the standards set forth by the Department of Health.(2) If the human ambulance is being used to transport an individual, the license racing entity may not conduct a race or allow horses with riders on the racetrack until the ambulance is replaced.(b) Unless otherwise approved by the Commission or the Stewards, an ambulance shall follow the field at a safe distance during the running of races. If not following the field, the human ambulance shall be parked at an appropriate entrance to the racing strip to allow ease of access.(c) A licensed racing entity shall provide an equine ambulance staffed by trained personnel on association grounds on each day that the racetrack is open for racing or training.(d) The Commission may establish the following requirements for the equine ambulance: (1) The ambulance must be properly ventilated and kept at an appropriate entrance ready for immediate or emergency response.(2) The ambulance must be a covered vehicle that is low to the ground and large enough to accommodate a horse in distress. The ambulance must be also equipped with and be able to do the following:(i) navigate on the racetrack during all weather conditions;(ii) transport a horse off the association grounds;(iii) large, portable screens to shield a horse from public view;(iv) ramps to facilitate loading a horse;(v) adequate means of loading a horse that is down;(vi) a rear door and a door on each side;(viii) a movable partition to initially provide more room to load a horse and to later restrict a horse's movement;(ix) a shielded area for the person who is attending to the horse; and(x) an adequate area for the storage of water and veterinary drugs and equipment.(e) A licensed racing entity may not conduct a race unless an equine ambulance or other Commission-approved substitute is readily available.(f) The equine ambulance, its supplies and attendants and the operating procedures for the equine ambulance must be approved by the Commission.(g) The equine ambulance must be stationed at a location designated by the licensed racing entity immediately available for an emergency. This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 181.51 (relating to thoroughbred facilities and equipment).