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ORR # 2002-046 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FAIRS, EXHIBITIONS AND RACING DIVISION
The Michigan Department of Agriculture, Fairs, Exhibitions and Racing Division, will conduct a public hearing on proposed proposals to Regulation 823, American Paint Horse Breeder’s Awards and State Supplements. This is a new rule which will bring the American Paint Horse into compliance with current flat racing regulations and into compliance with state statute by providing a new definition for a Michigan-bred American Paint Horse. The rules are being promulgated to comply with the Racing Law.
The public hearing will be held on Monday, November 18, 2002, beginning at 1:30 PM, at the Constitution Hall Building, Van Dusen Conference Room, 525 Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933.
The proposed rules (identified as 2002-46AC) can be downloaded from the Internet through the Office of Regulatory Reform at http://www/migov.state.mi.us/rules/orr. Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting:
Fairs, Exhibitions and Racing Division Michigan Department of Agriculture PO Box 30017
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Telephone: (517) 241-2529
Fax: (517) 241-4217
E-mail: devins@state.mi.us
All interested persons are invited to attend and present their views. It is requested that all statements be submitted in writing for the hearing record. Anyone unable to attend may submit comments in writing to Fairs, Exhibitions and Racing Division, Michigan Department of Agriculture, at the address above. Written comments must be received by October 28, 2002.
Persons needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Fairs, Exhibitions and Racing Division, at (517) 241-2529, a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.
Promulgation of these rules is pursuant to the authority conferred on the commission of agriculture by sections 7(4) of Act No. 361 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being Section 285.161, et. Seq., of the Michigan Compiled Laws, also known as the Michigan Exposition and Fairgrounds Act. These rules become effective 15 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Date:10-2-2002 Dan Wyant, Director
