KKP

Legal Principle/Provision: Grants authority to the Commission to prohibit the use of improper devices and prohibited substances affecting horse racing performance.
Key Definitions:
- Prohibited Substance: Any substance that enhances, diminishes, or alters a horse's performance, affecting various bodily systems (central/peripheral nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, alimentary digestive, musculo-skeletal, urogenital).
Requirements/Procedures:
- Duly-certified vitamins are exempt from prohibition.
- Horses administered with phenylbutazone and furosemide may race if the owner/trainer informs the racing clubs.
Penalties:
- Positive tests result in a 6-month suspension for the horse, requiring rehabilitation and a drug-free certification before resuming racing.

Legal Principle/Provision: Outlines the authority of stewards to conduct drug testing on racehorses.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Stewards can order the collection of blood, saliva, or urine samples.
- Positive tests for prohibited substances incur additional penalties, including forfeiture of prizes.
Penalties:
- Horses failing drug tests face a six-month suspension; repeat offenders are banned for life.
- Owners/trainers face fines of P30,000 each or P60,000 if both roles are held.

Legal Principle/Provision: Details procedures for drug testing post-race.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Samples from at least two horses must be taken after each race.
- A minimum of six samples tested daily; results communicated within 15 working days.
- A secured area for sample collection is required.
Key Definitions:
- Challenge Procedure: Owners/trainers may contest test results within 72 hours, requiring a challenge fee and deposit.
Penalties:
- Failure to pay fines results in license revocation.
- Positive challenge results forfeit fees to the racing club, while negative results lead to refunds.

Legal Principle/Provision: Prohibits unauthorized administration of substances to horses.
Key Definitions:
- Unauthorized possession of syringes or related paraphernalia is banned.
Penalties:
- Offenders face bans from racetracks and potential fines up to P10,000.

Legal Principle/Provision: Establishes penalties for horse owners/trainers administering prohibited substances.
Penalties:
- Fines up to P60,000 for administering prohibited substances; non-payment leads to license revocation.

Legal Principle/Provision: Mandates that horses compete on their own merits, with owners/trainers ensuring fitness to race.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Entry into a race binds owners/trainers to comply with drug testing rules and penalties.
Cross-References:
- Applicable laws include the Revised Penal Code and Dangerous Drugs Law.

The amendment emphasizes strict control over drug use in horse racing, with clear definitions and consequences for violations.
Owners and trainers are held accountable for their horses' compliance with drug testing regulations.
A structured challenge process is in place for contested drug test results, underscoring the seriousness of maintaining integrity in racing.