Section 603.75  Environmental Contaminants

The following drugs are recognized as substances that unavoidably become part of the food supply or environment of the horse.

a)         Benzoylecgonine (a metabolite of cocaine):

1)         Each time the laboratory reports benzoylecgonine less than 150.0 ng/ml, the Stewards shall conduct an inquiry.  The presence of benzoylecgonine in the horse shall be considered reasonable cause to order a drug screen on the trainer, groom or any other licensed person who cares for the horse pursuant to Section 508.50.

2)         Laboratory reports of benzoylecgonine, greater than or equal to 150.0 ng/ml, shall be treated as a Class 1 drug, as defined in the Association of Racing Commissioners International Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances (ARCI, 2004, 2343 Alexandria Dr., Suite 200, Lexington KY 40504).  This incorporation does not include any later amendments or editions.

b)         Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO):

The test level of DMSO, greater than or equal to 500 mcg/ml, in urine shall be considered a violation of Section 603.50 and the trainer shall receive a fine of not less than $500 and the purse shall be redistributed.

(Source:  Added at 29 Ill. Reg. 12265, effective July 24, 2005)