| (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a veterinarian
may not possess on association grounds a controlled substance, as defined
by the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 481,
unless the controlled substance is on an approved list developed by the executive
secretary.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a veterinarian
may not possess on association grounds a prohibited drug, chemical, or other
substance listed as a Class I or Class II substance on the latest version
of the classification developed under §319.304 of this title (relating
to Penalties on Positive Test), unless the substance is on an approved list
developed by the executive secretary.
(c) The commission veterinarian shall post the approved lists
developed under this section in the commission veterinarian's office and in
a prominent place that will ensure access by veterinarians and other interested
persons.
(d) A veterinarian must obtain prior written approval from
the commission veterinarian to possess a substance which is not on the approved
list. The commission veterinarian may not approve the possession of a substance
which is not on the approved list unless the person requesting approval submits
documentation in recognized veterinary journals or by recognized veterinary
experts that the substance has a proven beneficial, therapeutic application
for a horse or greyhound in race training.
(e) A person may not prescribe, provide, obtain, order, administer,
possess, dispense, give or deliver a controlled substance, prescription drug,
or legend drug to or for a race animal solely for training or racing purposes.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §319.14 adopted to be effective November 3, 1989, 14 TexReg 5623; amended to be effective December 10, 1992, 17 TexReg 8293; amended to be effective January 3, 1996, 20 TexReg 11012; amended to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10637; amended to be effective April 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 2155 |
