Section 71IAC5-3-2. Trainer responsibility

   (a) The trainer is responsible for:

(1) the condition of horses he or she trains entered in an official workout or race;

(2) the presence of any prohibited drug, medication, or other substance, including permitted medication in excess of the maximum allowable level, in horses he or she trains; and

regardless of the acts of third parties. A positive test for a prohibited drug, medication, or substance, including permitted medication in excess of the maximum allowable level, as reported by a commission-approved laboratory, is prima facie evidence of a violation of this rule. In the absence of substantial evidence to the contrary, the trainer shall be responsible.

  (3) Ensuring that all persons employed by them are knowledgeable of and observe all commission rules and regulations.

  (b) A trainer shall prevent the administration of any drug or medication or other prohibited substance that may cause a violation of these rules.

  (c) A trainer whose horse has been claimed remains responsible for the race in which the horse is claimed. (Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-3-2; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1145; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed Mar 19, 2009, 11:07 a.m.: 20090401-IR-071090195ERA, eff Mar 12, 2009 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #09-195(E) was filed with the Publisher March 19, 2009.]; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 11:25 a.m.: 20131225-IR-071130345RFA)