Section 71IAC7-1-11. Proof of identity

   (a) No horse may start in any race unless it is fully identified. The burden of proving identity rests with the person or persons having charge of the horse at the meeting, and the judges may suspend and refer to the commission such persons in case of fraud or attempted fraud. The judges also may suspend and refer to the commission any other person who aids in any way in the perpetration of a fraud or who participates in any attempt at fraud.

  (b) No horse shall be allowed to race in a race or in a qualifying race unless it has been lip-tattooed or freeze brand recognized by the USTA.

  (c) No horse shall be allowed to race in a pari-mutuel event or a qualifying race unless its lip tattoo and/or freeze brand and markings are recognized and identified to the satisfaction of the Indiana horse racing commission licensed identifier. (Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 7-1-11; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1152; emergency rule filed Jun 15, 1995, 5:00 p.m.: 18 IR 2863, eff Jul 1, 1995; emergency rule filed Feb 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m.: 21 IR 2404; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; emergency rule filed Jan 21, 2004, 2:30 p.m.: 27 IR 1917; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 11:25 a.m.: 20131225-IR-071130345RFA)