| Governor Signs Steroid Ban into Law |
| Friday, 05 September 2008 17:21 |
As promised, Governor Steve Beshear signed into law a ban on anabolic steroids in horse racing. The law will take effect immediately. Under the law, anabolic steroids may not be present in a horse that is racing and only acceptable levels of the naturally occurring steroids will be allowed. A horse may be given certain steroids for therapeutic conditions but that horse may not race for at least 60 days afterwards. The new law also strengthens the penalties for a violation. Those caught violating the law may be suspended from racing for up to 60 days for the first offense. |
