NEWS
CHRB to reclassify anabolic steroids
Posted: Friday, August 08, 2008 3:45 PM
The California Office of Administrative Law has given its final approval to a regulatory amendment that reclassifies the anabolic steroids stanozolol, boldenone, nandrolone, and testosterone to give trainers stricter penalties for violations.
The California Horse Racing Board will begin enforcement of the amended rules on September 4.
Adopted by the California Horse Racing Board on July 17, the amendment moves the steroids from Class 4 prohibited substances to Class 3, labeling them as “drug substances whose major pharmacological effects are on the cardiovascular, respiratory and/or autonomic nervous systems.”
The penalty for a positive test above the authorized levels also relocated from Category D, a minimum $500 fine for first-time offenders, to Category B. Under the new regulations, a first positive test will result in the disqualification of the horse, a redistribution of the purse, a minimum 30-day suspension and a fine up to $10,000.
Under the CHRB medication guidelines, all other anabolic steroids have been classified as Class 2 or Class 3 violations with Category B penalties since July 1.
