Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Agriculture and Rural Development
Executive Division
RegulationNo 821 - Thoroughbred Sire Stake Races and Awards Program
Section R. 285.821.4 - Fees; nominations; award percentages

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 285.821.4

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

Rule 4.

(1) The payment schedule shall be as follows:

(a) Year of foaling - nomination shall be made by December thirty-first at no fee and shall be recorded with the department.

(b) All fees shall be determined by a committee of 1 member each from the thoroughbred racing association, the H.B.P.A., and the M.T.O.B.A., shall be payable to the racing association commencing 30 days before racing of the finals, and shall be added to the respective divisions.

(c) The department is responsible for providing applications and accepting nominations.

(2) In 1996 and all years thereafter, up to 75% or $600,000.00, if appropriated, whichever is greater, of the money allocated to the sire stakes program available by statute shall be utilized for special races for horses by registered Michigan sires and such races shall include but not be limited to the following 6 divisions which shall at all times be of equal purse value.

(a) Two-year-old colts and geldings.

(b) Two-year-old fillies.

(c) Three-year-old colts and geldings.

(d) Three-year-old fillies.

(e) Four-year-old and up colts and geldings.

(f) Four-year-old and up fillies and mares.

Included in the 75% or $600,000, if appropriated, whichever is greater, may be additional races with separate purse value for race conditions determined by the committee, described in R 285.821.4(3).

(3) The director shall allocate Michigan-sired horse owner awards and stallion owner awards after reviewing recommendations made by a committee consisting of a representative of the director, The H.B.P.A., M.T.O.B.A., O.R.C., and a representative of the host track.

(4) The department shall not be the holding agent for fees provided by this rule.

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