Ind. Code § 15-19-3-1 Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to races conducted at racetracks licensed under IC 4-31.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code ch. 15-19-3
Ind. Code ch. 15-19-3
in effectInd. Code § 15-19-3-2 "Horse"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "horse" includes a stallion, mare, filly, gelding, colt, donkey, or mule.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-19-3-3 "Race"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "race" means:
(1) a speed trial for a horse; or
(2) a contest in which horses run, gallop, pace, or trot;
that is conducted either in the presence of at least fifty (50) persons or after there has been public notice that it would occur.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-19-3-4 Conduct of races; unauthorized race prohibited
Sec. 4. (a) A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly conducts or participates in a race not authorized under this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b) A person may conduct a race only after April 14 and before November 16. A person may conduct races during not more than three (3) race meetings a year, each of which may last not more than fifteen (15) days. A person may not begin the second race meeting less than thirty (30) days after the first, or the third race meeting less than thirty (30) days after the second.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-19-3-5 Unlawful acts to affect performance of horse
Sec. 5. A person who, with intent to stimulate or depress the performance of a horse in a race:
(1) administers a controlled substance listed in IC 35-48 to the horse less than twenty-four (24) hours before the race;
(2) injures or otherwise affects the horse; or
(3) possesses an electrical, a mechanical, or other appliance, other than a whip or spur, that can be used during the race to affect the horse;
commits a Class B misdemeanor.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-3.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/15Fetched: 10/17/2026