Minnesota Administrative Rules

7895.0100 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

The purpose of this chapter is to administer the breeders' fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 240.18, and the required race provision of Minnesota Statutes, section 240.29.

Subp. 2.

Registration.

To qualify for payment of awards and for entry into restricted races, all foal certificates must have the Minnesota registration seal affixed upon them. The seal shall be proof that the requirements of this part have been met.

Subp. 3.

Decisions regarding eligibility for registration.

Questions regarding the registration, eligibility for registration, or breeding of a Minnesota-bred horse shall be decided by the commission. An official registering agency may be designated by the commission and empowered to act in matters relative to registration, eligibility for registration, or breeding. A decision of the official registering agency shall be subject to review by the commission which retains the right to make the final decision as to any right or liability under this chapter. All original foal registration certificates must be submitted for inspection to the commission or official registering agency. Affidavits or other substantive proof, as the commission or official registering agency deems necessary, may be required to support any claim for Minnesota-bred registration.

Subp. 4.

Decision regarding eligibility to enter restricted races.

Questions as to the eligibility for nomination or entry in restricted races shall be decided by the commission or the official registering agency.

Subp. 5.

Basis for allocation.

The amount of money allocated for any particular race should reflect the quality of the race being run.

Subp. 5a.

False statements.

A person who knowingly makes a false statement in a document or application required to be submitted to the commission under this chapter may be denied participation in the breeders' fund for a period not to exceed five years.

Subp. 6.

Breeders' fund advisory committees.

All money allocated pursuant to this chapter shall be determined by the commission after consultation with the appropriate breeders' fund advisory committee.

Subp. 6a.

Awards and purse supplements forfeited.

A person denied participation in the breeders' fund under subpart 5a shall forfeit and return to the commission any awards and purse supplements received based upon the submission of the false statement.

Subp. 7.

[Repealed, 12 SR 2393]

Subp. 8.

Late fees.

All late fees collected for late registration of horses shall be allocated to the breeders' fund administration account.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 240.18; 240.23; 240.24; 240.29

History:

10 SR 1908; 11 SR 2201; 13 SR 38; 15 SR 2307

Published Electronically:

June 7, 2007