Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Law Type: Federal Law
- Law Number: No. (13) of 2015
- Issued Date: 30 Mar 2015
- Effective Date: 01 Apr 2015
- Official Gazette: No. 577
- Sector: Sport
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 25
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This law establishes the executive regulations for the Federal Law No. (7) of 2015 on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports. It defines the key terms, outlines the authority and responsibilities of the Horse Racing Authority, and specifies the prohibited acts related to the use of prohibited and controlled substances in horse racing and equestrian events in the UAE. The law aims to ensure the integrity of these sports by preventing doping and the misuse of performance-enhancing substances. It is an important piece of legislation for all stakeholders involved in the horse racing and equestrian industry in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 1-11)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The law applies to all horse racing and equestrian sports events held in the UAE, including local, regional, and international competitions. It regulates the use of prohibited and controlled substances in these sports to maintain their integrity and fairness. The law empowers the Horse Racing Authority as the competent authority responsible for enforcing the regulations and taking necessary measures against violations. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The law provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Ministry: The Ministry of Environment and Water
- Minister: The Minister of Environment and Water
- Authority: The Horse Racing Authority
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports: Any official local, regional, or international competitions or events dedicated to horses, including dressage, horse beauty, speed, endurance, show jumping, polo, and other relevant sports
- Law: The Federal Law No. (7) of 2015 on Combating the Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horses: The horses designated to participate in the horse racing and equestrian sports
- Owner: The owner of horses or the caretaker thereof
- Establishment: Any entity in the UAE engaged in harboring, breeding, or training of horses; involving them in horse racing and equestrian sports; trading in feeds, food supplements, veterinary medicines, or substances
- Specialist: Jockeys, horse trainers, veterinarians, technicians, and workers in stables who deal with horses for participation in these sports
- Methods: Electrical, mechanical, electronic, or other tools that affect the outcome of a race
- Prohibited Substances: Prohibited drugs, methods, and any other substances set forth by the Executive Regulations
- Control: Conducting tests, sample collection, processing, laboratory analysis, investigation, and announcing results
- Trade: Import, export, possession, preparation, processing, manufacturing, storing, packaging, transportation, distribution, provision, display, or sale of prohibited substances
- Controlled Substances: Substances used to treat horses but prohibited in horse racing and equestrian sports due to their impact on competition results
(Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The law imposes the following key obligations: 1. The Authority must develop and implement control measures over the circulation and use of prohibited and controlled substances in horse racing and equestrian sports, both during and outside of competitions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 2(1)) 2. The Authority must establish and accredit specialized laboratories to examine samples taken from horses to ensure they are free of prohibited substances. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 2(3)) 3. The Authority must develop standards, controls, and conditions for the use of "Methods" that may affect the outcome of horse races and competitions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 2(5)) 4. Establishments operating in the horse-related products sector must label their products with information on components, chemical composition, side effects, source, production, and expiry dates. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 6) 5. Owners and specialists must immediately notify the Ministry or competent body of any prohibited acts committed by establishments or individuals, and take necessary measures to prevent the use of prohibited substances. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 7)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The law requires the following approvals and licensing: 1. The Ministry must grant approvals for the use of controlled substances for therapeutic and research purposes, subject to the requesting party being duly registered and licensed in the UAE, obtaining prior authorization from the Authority, and complying with the specified controls, conditions, and procedures. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 3) 2. The Authority may make adjustments to the lists of prohibited and controlled substances, which must be approved by the Minister. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 4(2-3))
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Horse Racing Authority is the competent authority responsible for enforcing this law. Its key responsibilities include: 1. Developing and implementing control measures over the circulation and use of prohibited and controlled substances. 2. Establishing and accrediting specialized laboratories to examine samples taken from horses. 3. Developing standards, controls, and conditions for the use of methods that may affect race outcomes. 4. Detecting and recording violations, and taking necessary actions against violators. 5. Designing and conducting training and awareness programs, and specialized research and studies. 6. Exchanging experiences and participating in conferences related to combating prohibited substances. 7. Receiving and investigating complaints related to the trade or use of prohibited substances. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 2)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The law does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. It only empowers the Authority to take the following administrative measures against violators: 1. Banning from participating in horse racing and equestrian sports for up to 3 years. 2. Banning from working in the field of horse racing and equestrian sports for up to 3 years. 3. Closing the violating establishment for up to 3 years. 4. Revoking the violating establishment's license. 5. Removing the violator from the registers of horse racing and equestrian sports in case of repeated violation. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 8)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The law states that any provision stipulated in any other legislation that is inconsistent with the provisions of this resolution shall be repealed. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 10)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on the day following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, which was 01 April 2015. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports, 2015, Art. 11)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.