Section 285.815.13. Collection of samples.

Saliva and urine samples may be obtained by the director from any horse entered in a registered light horse race. The director  or  his representative may request the fair association to furnish necessary help to obtain saliva and urine samples. The department will pay  the  help  at pre-established rates. Failure to provide sufficient help when requested shall result in forfeiture of all rights to state   aid  to  the  fair  for these  contests.   The  owner,  trainer,  groom,   or   other   responsible representative of the owner shall be present when a saliva  or   urine specimen is taken from the animal, and shall remain until the sample is sealed in his presence. The official sample tag attached to the specimen shall be signed by the owner, trainer, groom, or other representative, as witness of the taking of the specimen. Refusal or  failure  to sign the sample tag will in no way affect the validity  of  the  specimen.  Willful failure to be present at or refusal to allow the taking of a  specimen,   or any act or threat to impede or prevent or otherwise interfere therewith, is a violation of these rules. The saliva  and  urine  samples  shall   be analyzed in the laboratories of the department. The presence of a drug in the chemical analysis of saliva or urine samples shall be prima  facie evidence that the drug has been administered to the animal.

History: 1979 AC.