2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .265   Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council.

230.265 Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council. (1) There is hereby created a panel, to be known as the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council, to advise the authority on the conduct of equine drug research and testing commissioned by the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority. The council shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor. It is recommended that the Governor appoint one (1) veterinarian from a list of three (3) submitted by the Kentucky Association of Equine Veterinarians, one (1) horseman from a list of three (3) submitted by the Kentucky division of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, one (1) pharmacologist from a list of three (3) submitted by the University of Kentucky, one (1) thoroughbred breeder from a list of three (3) submitted by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders, Inc., one (1) legislator from a list of three (3) submitted by the Legislative Research Commission, one (1) representative of a licensed racing association chosen by the Governor, one (1) member of the harness racing industry from a list of three (3) submitted by the chairman of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority, one (1) member from a list of three (3) submitted by the Kentucky Harness Horsemen's Association, and one (1) member of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority, from a list of three (3) submitted by the chairman of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority, to serve as chairman. The council shall meet at the call of the chairman, a majority of the council, or at the request of the authority. Members shall serve at the pleasure of their respective sponsoring organizations and shall receive no compensation for serving. (2) The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council shall review equine drug research and testing research being conducted at the University of Kentucky or with state funds and shall review and report to the authority on drug research and testing research being conducted elsewhere. The council shall advise the authority and make recommendations for establishing an effective drug regulatory policy for Kentucky racing. In addition, the council shall report to the General Assembly any needed changes regarding the regulation of drugs in horse racing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (3) The authority shall receive one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of the total amount wagered and subject to the pari-mutuel tax levied in KRS 138.510. This money shall be deducted from the pari-mutuel tax levied in KRS 138.510 and shall be used in financing drug research and testing research in Kentucky and shall be in addition to any funds appropriated to the authority for these purposes in the executive budget. Effective: July 13, 2004 History: Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 191, sec. 42, effective July 13, 2004. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 216, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 109, sec. 17, effective March 30, 1992. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 240, sec. 4, effective July 13, 1984. -- Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1982.