Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 10 - RACING COMMISSION
Chapter 09.10.02 - Harness Racing
Section 09.10.02.18 - Horse Identification

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 09.10.02.18

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Except as otherwise permitted in §B of this regulation, a horse may not be permitted to race unless fully identified by its:

(1) Color;

(2) Markings;

(3) Unusual conformation, if any; and

(4) Registration number issued by a governing body of the breed as indicated by a:
(a) Freeze brand on the horse's neck, or

(b) Lip tattoo.

B. The judges may allow a horse to start one time if a horse has not been freeze branded or lip tattooed provided that arrangements are made, before the race in which the horse is permitted to start, to have the horse freeze branded or lip tattooed.

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