Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 10 - RACING COMMISSION
Chapter 09.10.01 - Thoroughbred Rules
Section 09.10.01.16 - Engagements and Transfers
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 09.10.01.16
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Transfer of Engagements.
(1) If a horse is sold by
private treaty, at public auction, or claimed out of a claiming race (unless
the conditions of the claiming race stated otherwise), the horse is considered
to be transferred with its engagements.
(2) The written acknowledgment of both the
buyer and seller is required to negate the provisions of §A(1) of this
regulation.
B. Registrations and Transfers of Horses.
(1)
After a horse has been registered with the Racing Secretary, listing its owner,
unless claimed at the meeting, the entry of the horse on behalf of a person
other than the registered owner is not permitted until the stewards receive
proof of a change in ownership.
(2)
As proof of a change in ownership, the stewards shall require:
(a) A notarized bill of sale from the
registered owner; or
(b) Other
evidence that is satisfactory to the stewards that the registered owner has
transferred ownership.
(3) The change of a trainer of a horse may
not be approved by the stewards until a written or verbal authorization is
received from the owner of the horse.
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