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STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the adoption of a new Immediate Family definition of Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to define associated person for the purpose of interpreting specific newly proposed amended rules and regulations.
	
ASSOCIATED PERSON - ASSOCIATED PERSON MEANS THE SPOUSE OF AN INACTIVE PERSON, OR A COMPANION, FAMILY MEMBER, EMPLOYER, EMPLOYEE, AGENT, PARTNERSHIP, PARTNER, CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY WHOSE RELATIONSHIP, WHETHER FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE, WITH AN INACTIVE PERSON WOULD GIVE THE APPEARANCE THAT SUCH OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WOULD CARE FOR OR TRAIN A HORSE OR PERFORM VETERINARIAN SERVICES ON A HORSE FOR THE BENEFIT, CREDIT, REPUTATION, OR SATISFACTION OF THE INACTIVE PERSON.

STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the adoption of a new Traction Device definition of Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to define traction device for the purpose of interpreting specific rules and regulations.

TRACTION DEVICE - IS ANY MODIFICATION OR ISOLATED DEVICE THAT EXTENDS BELOW THE GROUND BEARING PLANE OF THE HORSESHOE (E.G. TRACTION NAILS, TOE GRABS, TURNDOWNS, BLOCKED HEELS, JAR CALKS, STICKERS AND MEMPHIS BARS) OR RESTRICTS THE NATURAL FORWARD SLIDE OF THE HOOF UPON IMPACT.

STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the adoption of new rule #3.508 of Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to define the continuing education requirements for a current licensed trainer to ensure the individual is competent and up to date on current rules and issues in the racing industry as approved by the Association of Racing Commissioners (ARCI) Model Rules Committee which is recognized as an industry standard by the Colorado Racing Commission.  

New Rule

3.508 – BEGINNING NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2012, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A CURRENT LICENSE, TRAINERS MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST FOUR (4) HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION OR THE ARCI. 

STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the adoption of amended rule #3.638 of Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to remove the restriction of a Jockey to ride the horse in which their spouse is an owner and/or trainer.  

Adopted Rule

3.638 – A jockey may not ride against a contract employer,. nor shall a jockey whose spouse is an owner and/or trainer be permitted to rider another horse in a race in which the spouse has a horse entered.  This rule does not apply to jockeys qualifying horses in trial races or riding in a stakes race.

STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the adoption of amended rule #5.317 of Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to amend the rule by allowing horses to participate on Furosemide for non-bleeders and removing the use of the Furosemide list.

Adopted Rule

5.317 – Furosemide may be administered intravenously to a horse, which is entered to compete in a race.  Except under the instructions of the Division veterinarian or the racing veterinarian for the purpose of removing a horse from the veterinarian’s list or to facilitate the collection of a post-race urine sample,. Furosemide shall be permitted only after the Division veterinarian has placed the horse on the Furosemide list.  In order for a horse TO BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN A RACE ON FUROSEMIDE to be placed on the Furosemide list, the following process must be followed.  

1:	A HORSE SHALL BE ENTERED PROPERLY TO PARTICIPATE ON FUROSEMIDE AND THEN If the horse has participated on Furosemide in its previous start and is not a certified bleeder, such horse will be automatically added by the Division veterinarian to the DIVISION TEST BARN MEDICATION DATABASE Furosemide list for the current race meet.  ALL FIRST TIME USAGE OF FUROSEMIDE BY HORSES PARTICIPATING IN A RACE SHALL BE DESIGNATED PROPERLY IN THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM.  THE DIVISION VETERINARIAN AND THE BOARD OF STEWARDS SHALL MONITOR THE USAGE AND DISCONTINUANCE OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF FUROSEMIDE DURING THE CURRENT RACE MEET FOR ALL NON-BLEEDERS.  

2:	After the horse’s licensed trainer and licensed veterinarian determine that it would be in the horse’s best interests to race with Furosemide for the first time or after a layoff from the use of Furosemide, they shall notify the Division veterinarian or his/her designee, using the prescribed form, that they wish the horse to be put on the Furosemide list.  A horse placed on the official Furosemide list must remain on that list unless the licensed trainer and licensed veterinarian submit a written request to remove the horse from the list.  The request must be made to the Division veterinarian or his/her designee, on the proper form, no later than the time of entry.

3:2:Furosemide shall be administered only on Association grounds.

4:3:Upon the request of the Division representative, the veterinarian administering the authorized bleeder medication shall surrender the syringe used to administer such medication, which may then be submitted for testing.

STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the addition of language to the Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to clarify a long-established interpretation of "unplaced for every purpose." 

Adopted Rule

	5.502 - The trainer shall be responsible for and the absolute insurer of the condition of the animals entered for his or her kennel/stable regardless of the acts of third parties except as provided in these rules.  If the chemical analysis of a sample indicates the presence of an unauthorized drug or medication regardless of the effect on the racing condition or the performance of an animal in a race, the trainer of the animal and any other person shown to have care or attendance of the animal or shown to have administered or conspired to have administered the drug are subject to disciplinary action. The owner of the animal shall not participate in the purse distribution of that race, a redistribution of that purse shall be ordered, and the animal shall be declared unplaced for every purpose except for pari-mutuel wagering and the grading system as it pertains to greyhound racing. "UNPLACED FOR EVERY PURPOSE" MEANS ANY PLACEMENT BASED UPON THE RACE WOULD BE DECLARED INVALID AND THE PURSE OR PRIZE FOR ANY SUCH RACE WOULD BE RETURNED.  "UNPLACED FOR EVERY PURPOSE" INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ANY PLACEMENT, PURSES OR PRIZES THAT AN OWNER MAY HAVE EARNED IN SUBSEQUENT RACES, WHERE THE PRESENCE OF AN UNAUTHORIZED MEDICATION WAS FOUND IN FOR WHICH THE HORSE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN QUALIFIED FOR, DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF AN UNAUTHORIZED MEDICATION FOUND IN A PREVIOUS RACE.  A trophy received by the owner of the animal shall be returned.

STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the addition of language to the Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to amend the rulebook by adding a Penalties heading to identify this subsection of new rules under Trainer Responsibility.

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PENALTIES

STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the adoption of amended rule #5.612 of Colorado Racing Commission Rule is to amend and update the authority that the Commission, Board of Stewards and Hearing Officer shall have over a horse that tests positive for an unauthorized medication and define further the sanctions that may be imposed.

Adopted Rule

5.612 - Any horse FROM WHICH A POSITIVE TEST SAMPLE WAS COLLECTED AND CONFIRMED BY THE COMMISSION’S PRIMARY TESTING LABORATORY that has run a race after being administered any unauthorized medication, as determined by the stewards, a hearing officer, or the Commission, SHALL may be placed on the veterinarian’s list AND MUST PASS A COMMISSION-APPROVED EXAMINATION BEFORE BECOMING ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY. for a period to be determined by the Division veterinarian.   During the time the horse is on the list, it shall be required to work at least one (1) official published workout witnessed by the Division veterinarian or a veterinarian approved by the Commission for such purpose to verify that the horse can perform satisfactorily without the use of unauthorized medications.  During the time the horse is on the list, it shall be required to work at least one (1) official published workout witnessed by the Division veterinarian or a veterinarian approved by the Commission for such purpose to verify that the horse can perform satisfactorily without the use of unauthorized medications. SUBSEQUENT LABORATORY TESTING THAT MAY BE REQUIRED IN THE APPROVED EXAMINATION PROCESS SHALL BE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER OR TRAINER OF THE HORSE.   ANY HORSE FROM WHICH A POSITIVE TEST SAMPLE WAS COLLECTED AND CONFIRMED BY THE COMMISSION’S PRIMARY TESTING LABORATORY IN THE INITIAL SAMPLE TEST OR IN ANY REQUIRED SUBSEQUENT LABORATORY TESTING MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE STEWARDS, A HEARING OFFICER, OR THE COMMISSION The Division veterinarian and/or stewards may require that blood and/or urine samples be collected and analyzed prior to the horse’s next entry.  THIS SHALL NOT APPLY TO AN OVERAGE OF AN AUTHORIZED MEDICATION WHERE THE VIOLATION WOULD NOT RESULT IN A LOSS OF PURSE PURSUANT TO RULES 5.312 AND 5.326.

STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the adoption of amended rule 6.704 of Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to amend the rule to disallow a licensed owner to transfer ownership of an animal to an associated person if the licensee is under suspension or revocation by the Board, Hearing Officer or Commission. 

Adopted Rule

6.704 ‑ Whenever the license of an owner is revoked or suspended every animal owned in whole or in part by the owner shall be ineligible to be entered or to start in any race while the disciplinary action is in effect unless the ownership of the animal has been transferred through a bona fide sale to a licensed owner in good standing WHO IS NOT AN ASSOCIATED PERSON AS DEFINED OR HAS PROVIDED SATISFACTORY PROOF TO THE STEWARDS THAT NO ASSOCIATION EXISTS.

STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the adoption of amended rule 6.706 of Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to amend the rule to disallow a licensed owner to transfer trainership of an animal to an associated person if the licensee is under suspension or revocation by the Board, Hearing Officer or Commission. 

Amended Rule

6.706 ‑ Whenever the license of a trainer is suspended or revoked every animal which is under the trainer’s care shall be ineligible to be entered or to start in any race while the disciplinary action is in effect unless care of the animal has been transferred to a licensed trainer in good standing WHO IS NOT AN ASSOCIATED PERSON AS DEFINED OR HAS PROVIDED SATISFACTORY PROOF TO THE STEWARDS THAT NO ASSOCIATION EXISTS.

STATEMENT OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY, BASIS AND PURPOSE:
The statutory authority for the adoption of rules is C.R.S. 12-60-503(1). The basis and purpose for the adoption of new rule 7.108 of Colorado Racing Commission Rules is to further enforce the eligibility requirements for horses that nominate for stakes races.

Adopted New rule

7.108 – EITHER SPECIAL CONDITIONS ON ELIGIBILITY WHICH HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY ADOPTED BY THE RELEVANT HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION OR RACING ASSOCIATION FOR ANY STAKE OR TRIAL RACE ENTRY FORM, OR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE RACING CONDITION BOOK THAT WERE IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF NOMINATION OR ENTRY, SHALL OVERRIDE ANY RACING RULES DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY TO RUN IN ALL RACES RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THAT ENTRY OR CONDITION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FINALS, UNLESS THE DIVISION DIRECTOR DETERMINES THAT SUCH A SPECIAL OR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS SUBJECT TO THIS RULE IS CONTRATY TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST. AND AS APPROVED BY THE DIVISION DIRECTOR.