### Question
How is the "covered persons" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered persons** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 3051* as follows -

> all trainers, owners, breeders, jockeys, racetracks, veterinarians, persons (legal and natural) licensed by a State racing commission and the agents, assigns, and employees of such persons and other horse support personnel who are engaged in the care, training, or racing of covered horses

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3051*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 57A-HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY**

