Minnesota Administrative Rules

7869.0200 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE.

Subpart 1.

United States Trotting Association.

For the purposes of chapters 7869 to 7899, Rules 11, 17, and 18.25 of the Charter, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the United States Trotting Association (USTA) are incorporated by reference. The USTA Charter, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations are subject to frequent change and are available to the public free of charge at the State Law Library, on the Minnesota Racing Commission website, and on the United States Trotting Association website.

Subp. 2.

Association of Racing Commissioners International.

A.

For the purposes of chapters 7869 to 7899, the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Endogenous, Dietary, or Environmental Substances Schedule is incorporated by reference for Standardbred and Quarter Horse racing. The ARCI Endogenous, Dietary, or Environmental Substances Schedule is subject to change and is available to the public free of charge at the State Law Library and on the Minnesota Racing Commission website.

B.

For the purposes of chapters 7869 to 7899, and except as otherwise specifically provided therein, the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Controlled Therapeutic Medication Schedule for Horses is incorporated by reference for Standardbred and Quarter Horse racing. The ARCI Controlled Therapeutic Medication Schedule for Horses is subject to change and is available to the public free of charge at the State Law Library and on the Minnesota Racing Commission website.

C.

For the purposes of chapters 7869 to 7899, and except as otherwise specifically provided therein, the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances and Recommended Penalties Model Rule is incorporated by reference for Standardbred and Quarter Horse racing. This model rule is subject to change and is available to the public free of charge at the State Law Library and on the Minnesota Racing Commission website.

D.

For the purposes of chapters 7869 to 7899, and except as otherwise specifically provided therein, the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Multiple Medication Violation Model Rule is incorporated by reference for Standardbred and Quarter Horse racing. This model rule is subject to change and is available to the public free of charge at the State Law Library and on the Minnesota Racing Commission website.

Subp. 2a.

Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

For the purposes of chapters 7869 to 7899, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) Rule Series 1000 through 9000 are incorporated by reference for Thoroughbred racing. These rules are subject to change and are available to the public free of charge in the regulations section of the HISA website (https://hisaus.org/regulations).

Subp. 3.

Alteration or amendment.

Any alteration or amendment to rules incorporated by reference becomes effective in Minnesota 30 days after adoption and approval by the Minnesota Racing Commission unless the Minnesota Racing Commission opts out of implementing the change.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 240.03; 240.23; 240.24

History:

31 SR 1277; 41 SR 1322; 44 SR 1047; 49 SR 1123

Published Electronically:

April 16, 2025