Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 1808 - Medications Prior to Sale

(a) Persons owning or having care, custody or control over a horse offered for sale at an authorized horse sale or horse auction sale under the jurisdiction of the Board shall not administer to the horse any substance which is recognized as an injectable, oral or topical medication or drug within 72 hours of the time the horse is offered for sale unless the administration of the medication or drug is reported to the official veterinarian appointed by the Board to act at the authorized horse sale or horse auction sale before the sale of the horse in a manner as the official veterinarian may direct.

(b) Upon request of a prospective purchaser of a horse offered for sale at an authorized horse sale or horse auction sale, the official veterinarian shall make available to the prospective purchaser the report of medication administered to the horse.

(c) Compliance with this rule is the responsibility of the consignor of the horse and/or the person(s) having the care, custody or control of the horse. Violation of this rule is punishable by the Board by fine or in a manner determined by the Board.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 1808

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding new NOTE filed 12-6-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 50).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19420, 19440 and 19580, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 19420, 19440 and 19580, Business and Professions Code; and Section 24011, Food and Agricultural Code.

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding new Note filed 12-6-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 50).