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, or are recognized as substances of human use and addiction and that could be found in the horse due to its close association with humans:

a)         Benzoylecgonine (a metabolite of cocaine):

1)         Each time the laboratory reports benzoylecgonine in a concentration less than 150 ng/ml in urine, 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 11 Ill. Adm. Code 508.50.

2)         Laboratory reports of benzoylecgonine in a concentration greater than or equal to 150 ng/ml in urine shall be treated as a Class 1 drug, as defined in the Association of Racing Commissioners International Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances (incorporated by reference in Section 603.60(a)(3)).

b)         Caffeine:

Laboratory reports of caffeine in a concentration greater than or equal to 100 ng/ml in serum or plasma shall be treated as a Class 2 drug, as defined in the Association of Racing Commissioners International Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances (incorporated by reference in Section 603.60(a)(3)).

c)         Theobromine:

Laboratory reports of theobromine in a concentration greater than or equal to 2 mcg/ml in urine or 0.3 mcg/ml in serum or plasma shall be treated as a Class 4 drug, as defined in the Association of Racing Commissioners International Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances (incorporated by reference in Section 603.60(a)(3)).

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 10424, effective June 1, 2018)