W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-31

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 178-1-31 - Practicing Veterinarians

31.1. Eligibility. An applicant for a permit as a practicing veterinarian shall be qualified and licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of West Virginia and be otherwise qualified to be issued a permit to participate in racing. An application for a practicing veterinarian permit from the Racing Commission must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's current license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of West Virginia.

31.2. Responsibility. The following provisions apply to the responsibilities of practicing veterinarians:

31.2.a. All practicing veterinarians administering drugs, medications, or other substances shall be responsible for ensuring that the drugs, medications or other substances and the veterinary treatment of horses are administered in accordance with this rule.

31.2.b. All practicing veterinarians shall promptly notify the Racing Commission veterinarian(s) of any reportable disease and any unusual incidence of a communicable illness in any horse in his/her charge.

31.3. Restrictions on Wagering. A practicing veterinarian shall not wager on the outcome of any race if the practicing veterinarian has treated a horse participating in that race within the past thirty (30) days.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-31