(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a person in a restricted area on association grounds during a live race meeting may not possess:(1) an injectable container of a prohibited drug, chemical, or other substance; or(2) a parenteral administration device, such as a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle, fluid administration set, or other device for making injections into a race animal.(b) This section does not apply to an individual who has a valid prescription from a physician for an injectable medication for the individual's own use, provided the individual has notified the stewards or racing judges and has received their approval in writing on a form prescribed by the commission.(c) This section does not apply to a veterinarian licensed by the commission or a veterinary technician licensed by the commission acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed by the commission.(d) For purposes of this section, "restricted area" means:(1) the paddock;(2) the stable or kennel area; and(3) any area on association grounds that may be entered only on display of a valid license badge or other pass issued by the commission or the association.