73. In the matter of racing, a person authorized in writing by the board and a peace officer that such person calls to his assistance may, at any time, without a warrant, exercise the powers conferred by section 72 if the conditions for obtaining the warrant exist and if, owing to exigent circumstances, the delay necessary to obtain the warrant may result in danger to the health or safety of animals or in the destruction, disappearance or loss of evidence.
1978, c. 36, s. 73; 1986, c. 95, s. 185.