Pennsylvania Administrative Code

VIOLATION OF REQUIREMENTS § 3.197. Condemnation of movement. Movements in violation of intrastate requirements of this subchapter and other birds, poultry or fowl exposed to them may be condemned by the Department without indemnity. Source The provisions of this § 3.197 adopted A…

§ 3.198. Quarantine. Quarantine powers as provided under sections 4—6 of the act of April 17, 1929 (P. L. 533, No. 236) (3 P. S. § § 344—346) may be enforced; as well as other penalties provided in the enabling statute. Source The provisions of this § 3.198 adopted April 11, 1975…

§ 3.2. Animal transportation. An animal shall be transported into, within or from this Commonwealth only in accordance with this chapter. It is the responsibility of the owner of the animal to meet these requirements. Authority The provisions of this § 3.2 amended under section 4…

§ 3.21. General provisions. Cattle, goats and buffalo, except steers and spayed heifers and those for immediate slaughter, imported into this Commonwealth for any purpose shall meet Subchapter A (relating to general provisions), including an official interstate health certificate…

§ 3.211. Diseased equidae; permit required. An equidae showing clinical or laboratory evidence of a disease declared dangerous and transmissible by the Department may not be moved except when accompanied by a permit issued by the Department or USDA-APHIS. Source The provisions of…

§ 3.215. Fairs, shows and sales. (a) Commonwealth equidae moving intrastate to Commonwealth fairs, shows and sales are subject to the health requirements of the individual fair, show or sale. (b) Equidae which are consigned to Commonwealth fairs, shows or sales will not be approv…

§ 3.22. Brucellosis requirements. (a) An approved laboratory in Canada or the state of origin shall conduct an official blood test for brucellosis, and the imported animals shall be negative to one of the following approved tests: (1) Buffered Acid Plate Antigen Test (BAPA). (2) …

§ 3.221. Equine infectious anemia. (a) Test requirements. A test for equine infectious anemia is not required for intrastate movement of equidae unless required by individual race tracks, fairs, shows or sales. (b) Official test. The official test for equine infectious anemia rec…

§ 3.23. Tuberculosis requirements. (a) Test eligible animals shall be cattle and buffalo over 15 months (450 days) of age. (b) A test will not be required if the animals originate from and are members of an accredited tuberculosis free herd. (c) Test eligible cattle and buffalo—e…

§ 3.24. Exhibition requirements for cattle and buffalo. (a) Cattle and buffalo to be imported for exhibition purposes shall meet the requirements of Subchapter A (relating to general provisions). (b) Tests will not be required if the animal originates from a certified brucellosis…

§ 3.25. Import requirements for goats. Goats for importation will be exempt from test for tuberculosis and brucellosis but shall meet Subchapter A (relating to general provisions). Source The provisions of this § 3.25 amended April 11, 1975, effective April 12, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 895;…

§ 3.26. Cattle, goats and buffalo for immediate slaughter. (a) Cattle, goats and buffalo may be imported for immediate slaughter without an interstate health certificate if they are consigned to a slaughter market or recognized slaughter establishment. (b) Those animals imported …

§ 3.27. Disease-free cattle, goats and buffalo. Imported cattle, goats and buffalo approved for entry as free from tuberculosis or brucellosis or any other infectious or contagious disease shall be assembled, hauled or confined in public livestock marketing agencies where they ar…

§ 3.28. Cattle, goats and buffalo from infected herds. (a) Animals that originate in a herd in which tuberculosis infection has been disclosed may not be eligible for importation into this Commonwealth unless the herd has passed two tuberculin tests at intervals of at least 60 da…

§ 3.3. Requirements for importation. (a) An animal, including poultry or birds of any species, affected with or recently exposed to infectious, contagious or parasitic diseases may not be imported into this Commonwealth until a permit for the importation is obtained from the Depa…

§ 3.4. Health certificate for imported animals. (a) Contents of interstate health certificates shall be as follows: (1) Name and address of the consignor and consignee. (2) Herd of origin and destination of animals. (3) Accurate description of the animal including species, age, b…

§ 3.5. Disposition of animals transported in violation of this chapter. Animals that move into or within this Commonwealth in violation of this chapter shall be held in quarantine at the expense of the owner until released by the Department. Authority The provisions of this § 3.5…

§ 3.6. Vehicular sanitation. (a) Trucks, railway cars and other conveyances used for the transportation of animals shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition necessary to prevent disease. (b) Conveyances used in the interstate transportation of animals infected with or…

§ 3.7. Health certification of animals originating from herds in thisCommonwealth. (a) A Pennsylvania health certificate (AAI-13) shall be used to certify that health requirements have been met for transportation of animals within this Commonwealth or in interstate commerce. (b) …

§ 3.91. Interstate health certificate required. It shall be unlawful to bring a dog into this Commonwealth without a certificate of health prepared by a licensed graduate veterinarian, which certificate shall accompany the dog while in this Commonwealth. The certificate shall sta…

§ 3.92. Show dogs exempt for 30 days. A person may bring or cause to be brought into this Commonwealth, for a period not to exceed 30 days, one or more dogs for show, trial, breeding, other demonstration purposes or as a household pet without securing a Commonwealth license or an…

§ 301.1. Scope. (a) The rules, regulations and policies under which Thoroughbred horse racing shall be conducted in this Commonwealth are prescribed by the act and by the State Horse Racing Commission. (b) No person shall participate in or engage in any aspect of pari-mutuel raci…

§ 301.2. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this part, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Age—Beginning on the first day of January in the year in which the horse is foaled. Allowance race—An overnight race for which…

§ 303.1. Thoroughbred license categories. (a) Thoroughbred license categories shall include the following and others as may be established by the Commission in its discretion: (1) Racing participants and personnel (including owner, authorized agent, trainer, assistant trainer, jo…

§ 303.10. Racing colors. (a) Owners or trainers shall provide racing colors which may be subject to the approval of the Commission, unless the colors are furnished by the licensed racing entity. Racing colors shall be registered with the racing secretary. The Stewards may authori…

§ 303.11. Transfer of ownership. Once a horse has been registered with The Jockey Club or a similar registration entity, the horse may not be transferred to a new owner, unless claimed, without permission of a Board of Stewards who may require a bona fide bill of sale signed by b…

TRAINERS § 303.12. Eligibility. (a) In addition to the general licensing requirements set forth in Chapter 185 (relating to occupational licenses—temporary regulations), an applicant for a license as a Thoroughbred trainer shall comply with the following: (1) Be at least 18 years…

§ 303.13. Trainer responsibility rule. (a) The trainer is responsible for the condition of the horse entered in an official workout or race and is charged with the responsibility to guard and protect the horse at all times regardless of the trainer’s location. The trainer shall b…

§ 303.14. Responsibilities of trainers. (a) A licensed trainer may represent the owner in the matter of entries, declarations and the employment of jockeys. A licensed trainer may not have an interest, whether by ownership or lease, in a horse of which he is not the trainer at a …

§ 303.15. Other duties and responsibilities of trainers. In addition to the duties and responsibilities set forth in § § 303.13 and 303.14 (relating to trainer responsibility rule; and responsibilities of trainers), a trainer shall also be responsible for: (1) The condition and c…

§ 303.16. Trainer treatment records. (a) A trainer shall accurately document and maintain a record or log of all trainer treatments for every horse in the trainer’s care, custody or control. Each treatment by the trainer shall be recorded within 24 hours of administration. The tr…

§ 303.17. Corticosteroid and intra-articular injection reporting requirements. (a) Trainers or their designees shall accurately keep and maintain complete records of all corticosteroid and intra-articular injections for all horses in the trainer’s care, custody or control. Comple…

§ 303.18. Restrictions on wagering. A trainer shall only be allowed to wager on the trainer’s horse or entries to win or to finish first in combination with other horses.

§ 303.19. Assistant trainers. (a) A trainer may employ an assistant trainer as approved by the Stewards. The trainer shall notify the racing secretary of the use of an assistant trainer. The assistant trainer shall be duly licensed prior to acting in the capacity on behalf of the…

§ 303.2. Knowledge of rules. A licensee shall be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the Commission and by acceptance of a license issued under Chapter 185 (relating to occupational licenses—temporary regulations) agrees to abide by these rules.

§ 303.20. Substitute trainer. (a) A trainer, who is absent for more than 2 days from their duties and responsibilities as a licensed trainer or on a day in which the trainer has a horse in a race, shall obtain another licensed trainer to substitute. (b) A substitute trainer shall…

§ 303.21. Owners authorized agents. (a) A person undertaking or purporting to act as an authorized agent of an owner shall apply and secure a license from the Commission prior to the representation. An application for an authorized agent license shall be filed for each owner repr…

§ 303.22. Powers and duties of an authorized agent. (a) A licensed authorized agent may perform on behalf of the licensed owner-principal all acts as relate to racing, as specified in the agency appointment, that could be performed by the principal if the principal were present. …

§ 303.3. License presentation. When requested by Commission personnel or licensed racetrack security, a person shall present an appropriate license to enter a restricted area. A license may only be used by the person to whom it is issued. The licensed racing entity, in consultati…

JOCKEY LICENSE § 303.31. Eligibility for licensure. (a) No person may participate in racing as a jockey unless and until duly licensed by the Commission in accordance the Commission’s regulations and procedures, including the provisions of Chapter 305 (relating to rules of Thorou…

§ 303.32. Apprentice jockeys. (a) No person may participate in racing as an apprentice jockey unless and until duly certified as an apprentice by the Stewards in accordance the Commission’s regulations and procedures, including the provisions of § § 305.275—305.277 (relating to r…

§ 303.33. Jockey duties and responsibilities. (a) A jockey shall give a best effort during a race, and each horse shall be ridden to win. A jockey shall not ease up on or coast to the finish, without reasonable cause, even if the horse has no apparent chance to win prize money. (…

§ 303.34. Jockey agent eligibility. (a) An applicant for a license as a jockey agent shall: (1) provide written proof of agency with at least one jockey licensed by the Commission; (2) demonstrate to the Stewards that he/she has a contract for agency with at least one jockey who …

§ 303.35. Limit on contracts. A jockey agent may serve as agent for no more than two jockeys and one apprentice jockey at a time.

§ 303.36. Responsibilities of agents. (a) A jockey agent shall not make or assist in making engagements for a jockey other than those the agent is licensed to represent. (b) A jockey agent shall file written proof of all agencies and changes of agencies with the Stewards. (c) A j…

§ 303.37. Prohibited areas. A jockey agent is prohibited from entering the jockey room, winner’s circle, racing strip, paddock or saddling enclosure during the hours of racing, unless permitted by the Stewards.

§ 303.38. Agent withdrawal. (a) When any jockey agent withdraws from representation of a jockey, the jockey agent shall immediately notify the Stewards and shall submit to the Stewards a list of any unfulfilled engagements made for the jockey. (b) A jockey agent shall not be perm…