Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 09. Maryland Department of Labor |
Subtitle 10. RACING COMMISSION |
Chapter 09.10.03. Prohibited Acts |
Sec. 09.10.03.06. Alcohol Detection Test
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A. The stewards, judges, or a designated Commission representative may direct a licensee to submit to a noninvasive alcohol detection test for the detection of an impermissible level of alcohol, using as a basis for this order:
(1) Reasonable cause for any licensee; or
(2) Random selection for a licensee who, as part of the licensee's duties and responsibilities, comes into contact with a horse.
B. A test which shows a reading of more than 0.05 percent alcohol in the blood subjects the licensee to disciplinary action, and the licensee is not permitted to continue to perform in a licensed capacity on that racing day.
C. A licensee who refuses to take an alcohol detection test as directed by the stewards, judges, or designated Commission representative is subject to disciplinary action, and the licensee is not permitted to continue to perform in a licensed capacity on that racing day.