Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Agriculture and Rural Development
Executive Division
RegulationNo 812 - State Aid for Harness Horse Racing
Section R. 285.812.5 - Race program development and allocation

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 285.812.5

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 5.

(1) The director shall designate annually which standardbred horse races conducted at fairs and licensed pari-mutuel racetracks shall be eligible for state purse supplements. To assist the director in designating the races and determining the number, location, time, conditions, and amount of the state purse supplements for each race, an advisory committee is established consisting of the following persons:

(a) The president or designee of the Michigan harness horsemen's association.

(b) The president or designee of the Michigan association of fairs and exhibitions.

(c) The president or designee of the Michigan standardbred breeders association.

(d) The president or designee of the northern Michigan fair and racing association.

(e) The designated representative of the office of racing commissioner.

(f) A pari-mutuel racetrack representative designated by the racing commissioner.

(g) A representative of the department who shall chair the committee.

(h) Other persons deemed appropriate by the director.

(2) The advisory committee shall develop and recommend to the director an overall standardbred racing program each year. The overall program shall include the proposed number, location, time, conditions, and amount of state purse supplements to allocate for program races. The standardbred racing program shall be designed to promote positive growth and development of the state's standardbred horse racing and breeding industry.

(3) The director shall make the allocation of funds based on his or her determination of what best promotes the positive growth and development of the horse racing and breeding industry in the state of Michigan.

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