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Agency
Virginia Racing Commission
 
Board
Virginia Racing Commission
 
chapter
Medication [11 VAC 10 ‑ 180]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description None entered
State Authority None entered
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Katreena Lewis  / Director of Licensing and Policy
Address: 10700 Horsemens Road
New Kent, VA 23124
Email Address: Katreena.Lewis@vrc.virginia.gov
Telephone: ()-    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
To amend regulations pertaining to medication
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/09/2025.
To amend technical medication rule related to pre-race arrival.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2025.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Medication
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/19/2021.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Medication
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/27/2020.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Permitted Race Day Substances
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/05/2019.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Medication
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/08/2019.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Medication
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2015.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Medication
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to Medication
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2013.
To Amend Regualtions Pertaining to the Penalties for Medication Violations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/16/2012.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to the Medication of Racehorses
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage withdrawn on 05/05/2010 before submission to the Registrar.
To Amend Regulations Pertaining to the Medication of Racehorses
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/27/2009.
To amend regulations pertaining to medication in racehorses to conform to the Model Rules of Racing published by the Association of Racing Commissioners International
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2008.
To amend Chapter 180
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/18/2007.
Amendment to the Regulation which governs the Medication of Race Horses
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/18/2005.
To amend regulations pertaining to medication in racehorses.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/31/2003.
To amend the regulations pertaining to medication in racehorses to reflect current practices in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/30/2000.
To amend regulations pertaining to medication in racehorses to incorporate the input of the Racing Safety and Medication Committee as well as that of the Commission veternarian.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/31/2000.
To amend the regulation pertaining to medication in horses racing at meetings licensed by the Virginia Racing Commission.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Emergency Stage withdrawn on 03/27/2001 before submission to the Registrar.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
To amend technical rule related to pre-race arrival.
Final Stage withdrawn on 04/16/2025 prior to submitting for AG review.
CH 0180 2010 Rules - Chapter 180
To amend the regulations pertaining to medication in racehorses.
Proposed Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 prior to submitting for AG review.