FL S0226

Revises prohibition on medicating racing animals to focus on "impermissible" medication and "prohibited substances" rather than listing specific drug types.

Increases maximum fine for violations from $5,000 to the purse/sweepstakes earned by the animal or $10,000, whichever is greater.

Reduces prosecution timeframe for violations from 2 years to 90 days after the violation occurs.

Requires the division to notify owners, trainers, stewards, and horsemen's associations of all drug test results and prohibits action against racehorses if insufficient split sample exists for confirmation.

Establishes that divisions must require annual quality assurance testing for laboratories and adopt rules based on Association of Racing Commissioners International standards before January 1, 2016.

Expands violations to include prohibited substances that break down during a race when found in specimens collected after the race or during postmortem examination.