Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 178 - Racing Commission
Chapter 7895 - HORSES; BREEDERS' FUND
Part 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 or be available for review through the breed specific registering agency.

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 Racing Commission. All original foal registration certificates must be submitted for inspection to the Racing Commission or be available for review through the breed specific registering agency. Affidavits or other substantive proof, as the Racing Commission 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 Racing Commission.

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 [Repealed, 12 SR 2393]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.

Subp. 9. Onsite visit.

The presence of broodmares and stallions participating in the Breeder's Fund program is verified each spring by an employee of the commission. Owners, breeders, and facility managers must cooperate and comply with this rule.

Subp. 10. Identification of broodmare and stallion.

Identification is made by each horse's specific physical characteristics and lip tattoo, freeze brand, or microchip. A microchip is required for broodmares and stallions when identification cannot be made using the physical characteristics or when the lip tattoo or freeze brand is illegible.