902 - Equine drug testing and expenses.
§ 902. Equine drug testing and expenses. 1. In order to assure the public's confidence and continue the high degree of integrity in racing at the pari-mutuel betting tracks, equine drug testing at race meetings shall be conducted by a state college within this state with an approved equine science program. The state racing and wagering board shall promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section, including administrative penalties of loss of purse money, fines, or denial, suspension, or revocation of a license for racing drugged horses. 2. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, all costs and expenses of the state racing and wagering board for equine drug testing and research shall be paid from an appropriation from the state treasury, on the certification of the chairman of the state racing and wagering board, upon the audit and warrant of the comptroller and pursuant to a plan developed by the state racing and wagering board as approved by the director of the budget.