Equine Medication Monitoring Program (EMMP), background: horses in a field

ALERT. As of January 1, 2022, the California drug testing fee will now be $14 per horse entered in competition or consigned to a public sale.

Information for Event Managers

New! Online Event Registration System for Event Managers

The new online event registration system allows the event manager to register a new event, view previous events, and copy previous recurring events. Once all the required event data is provided, event managers will receive their event number and have the ability either to view or print registration forms. Visit the website below to set up an online event manager account and to register events. Direct all inquiries to 916-268-0609 or EMMP@cdfa.ca.gov.

Online Credit Card Payment System

Definition of an Event Manager

The Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) Section 24001 defines an "event manager"as the person in charge of and financially responsible for the event. The event manager is legally responsible for registering the event with the EMMP and for assessing, collecting, and remitting event fees to the program. "Event managers" include horse show secretaries or managers, competitive event managers, and horse sale managers or sale owners. As provided by law, event managers are personally liable for the payment of fees and any applicable late fee penalties to the department.

Definition of Event

An "event" is defined in FAC Section 24001 as any public horse show, competition, or sale in which money, goods, or services are exchanged for the right to compete for a single set of placings leading to points or awards at the show or competition, or to permit a horse to be consigned for sale.

The following events are exempt from EMMP regulations:

A rodeo-related competition, which is strictly a timed performance with no subjective judging, when held apart from a horse show. This includes barrel racing, team penning, ranch sorting, roping and gymkhana.

A sale of solely racehorses.

Competitions under the jurisdiction of the California Horse Racing Board.

A public horse show in which the class or event entry fee is less than $4.99 per class and other fees do not exceed $19.99 (Other fees include, but are not limited to, grounds fees, stall fees or office fees).

Event Manager Responsibilities

An event manager is responsible for:

Filing an Application To Register Equine Event (Form 76-024A) with the EMMP at least sixty (60) days before the event is to begin. A civil penalty of $100 - $2,500 may apply for failure to register an event.

Collecting the fee of $14.00 for each horse being entered or consigned to the event.

Remitting the fees collected and submitting the Assessment Report For Registered Event (Form 76-024A) to EMMP within fifteen (15) days of the final day of the event. A civil penalty of 10% of the amount due plus 1 1/2% interest/month on the unpaid balance calculated from the date of the event will be levied on an event manager who fails to remit collected fees within fifteen (15) days of the final day of the event.

Retaining event records for two (2) years after the final day of the event. To enable verification of the collection and remittance of appropriate event fees, event records must be made available, if requested, for inspection and photocopying by EMMP staff.

Collecting, signing, and promptly submitting exhibitor or consignor Drug Declaration Forms (CA Form 76-027 or USEF Medication Report Form) to the EMMP.

Event Registration

Online Registration

Events can be registered by the online event registration system or by completion of an Application to Register events. The new online event registration system allows the event manager to register a new event, view previous events, and copy previous recurring events. Once all the required event data is provided, event managers will receive their event number and have the ability either to view or print registration forms.

Paper Registration

There are three (3) ways to obtain an Application to Register Equine Event form:

Call 916-268-0609 to request an Application to Register Equine Event (Form 76-024A)

Send an email request for an Application to Register Equine Event (Form 76-024A) to EMMP@cdfa.ca.gov.

Download the Application to Register Equine Event (Form 76-024A) Event Registration Form .

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There are three (3) ways to submit an Application to Register Equine Event sixty (60) days before the date of the event:

Email to EMMP@cdfa.ca.gov

Fax to 916-900-5338

Mail to CDFA/EMMP, P.O. Box 942881, Sacramento, CA 94271.

Drug Fee Payments

As of June 1, 2022, the California drug testing fee will be $14 per horse entered in competition or consigned to a public sale:

Payment by Check: Make check payable to CDFA - EMMP and include the Event Number on the check. Mail the check and completed Event Assessment Form to CDFA/EMMP, P.O. Box 942881, Sacramento, CA 94271.
Credit Card Payment Online: Pay online with Mastercard or Visa. Have Event Number and event details available to enter online.