Action Summary | This section states that a Thoroughbred horse must have a lip tattoo for identification purposes in order to start in a race. The amended language allows for the use of a microchip implanted in a Thoroughbred horse’s neck to be used instead of a lip tattoo for identification purposes. This is being done to accommodate horses from Europe and other countries where microchips are now being used for the identification of racehorses. |
Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
Executive Branch Review | This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication. Exempt Citation: 2.2-4002(A)(18) |
RIS Project | No project yet assigned to this action |
New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
Name / Title: | Kimberly Mackey / Regulatory Coordinator |
Address: |
Virginia Racing Commission 10700 Horsemens Road New Kent, VA 23124 |
Email Address: | kimberly.mackey@vrc.virginia.gov |
Phone: | (804)966-7406 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |