UKC POLICY ON DRINKING and ILLEGAL DRUG VIOLATIONS

The use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs during UKC licensed events is a violation of UKC rules and policies.

If an Owner/Handler is determined to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while participating at a UKC licensed event by the Club Officer(s), Judge(s) or event officials, they and their dog are to be excused from competition immediately and must leave the hunt grounds. The individual may have someone else handle their other dogs that day if they are already entered. The Owner/Handler may not enter any UKC licensed event for a minimum of six months to a maximum of two years from the date of the violation.

If it is determined by the Officer(s) of the Club that a Judge or apprentice Judge is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs prior to or while judging, the Judge is to be immediately excused from their duties and must leave the hunt grounds. They will not be allowed to judge any UKC licensed events for a minimum of one (1) year to a maximum of ten (10) years. If a Judge is drinking or using illegal drugs during a licensed event, even if they are not judging, they will not be allowed to judge UKC licensed events for a minimum of one (1) year to a maximum of ten (10) years.

It is the Club’s responsibility to report such rule infractions in writing to UKC and HRC along with the appropriate UKC Hunt Report Form and the HRC Hunt Report Form. If a Club is aware of such rule violations and does not report it to UKC and HRC, they place themselves in jeopardy of losing the right to hold UKC licensed events.

A spectator or visitor must leave the hunt grounds if it has been determined they have been drinking during the Hunt or taking illegal drugs.

After the conclusion of the hunt test, after all dogs in all categories have completed the tests, the Club may enforce any alcohol policy that the club deems appropriate.