(a) It is recognized that there are horses which exhibit symptoms of epistaxis or respiratory tract hemorrhage which with proper treatment are sound and able to compete in races. The Board shall establish by rule the appropriate standards for the administration of furosemide (Lasix) or other Board approved bleeder medications in such circumstances.
     (b) Every horse entered to race shall be placed in a security area as designated by the Board. The Board, in designating a security area, shall not require that a horse be placed in a barn or stall other than the barn or stall assigned to that horse by the racing secretary. The barn or stall shall be posted as a security area. The trainer of record shall be responsible for the security of the horse and barn or stall area. The security area shall be under the supervision of the Board.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 230 ILCS 5/36a

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     No unauthorized person shall approach the security area. If any unauthorized person does approach the security area, a report of the incident is to be made immediately to one of the State veterinarians or the stewards, or a board investigator.
     The provisions of this Section 36a and the treatment authorized herein shall apply to and be available only for horses entered in and competing in race meetings as defined in Section 3.07 of this Act.