Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.817.5 - Breeders' Awards
Rule 5.
(1) The
director or his or her designee shall pay a breeders' award, to the breeder of
a Michigan-bred horse for each time the horse runs first, second, or third in a
race, including approved fair races. The combined total award of the gross
purse shall not exceed the percentage allowed under the racing law. If more
than 1 winner, place, or show is declared, each breeder is entitled to a
breeders' award.
(2) If 3 breeders
are eligible for a breeders' award, breeder awards may be paid as outlined
under the racing law.
(3) Rights to
breeders' awards are not assignable or inheritable. The director is under no
obligation to pay a breeders' award in excess of available funds or other than
as provided in these rules. In the case of a death of a breeder, breeders'
awards shall only be paid for a race won prior to the date of death recorded on
the breeders' certified death certificate. Such certificate shall be submitted
to the department when requesting payment of breeders' awards after the death
of a breeder.
(4) If monies are not
available for full payment of breeders' awards breeders' awards may be
prorated.
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