Section 285.814.10. Fees and nominations.

(1) The Michigan harness horsemen's association is designated   and shall serve as the department's agent for purposes of administering approved procedures governing nominations and sustaining functions for all stakes and futurities and may be designated the collecting and holding agent for all fees by the sponsors of the stakes and futurities. While acting as the department's agent under this rule, the  Michigan harness horsemen's association shall not require that persons be members of  the Michigan  harness  horsemen's   association  as  a   condition     of     nominating     and

participating in stake and futurity races designated by the director to be eligible to receive state purse supplements. The Michigan harness horsemen's association may charge a reasonable service fee to nonmembers to perform  this  function.  If  the Michigan harness horsemen's association is unable or unwilling to serve as the department's agent under this rule, then the director may designate and appoint another agent of his or her choice.  Final  decisions  on application of procedures shall be made by the director.

(2) The advisory board consisting of representatives from northern fairs and racing association, Michigan  harness  horseman  association,  Michigan standardbred breeders association, the office of the racing commissioner and chaired by the director or his or her designee shall recommend fees and nominations and transport fees. The board's recommendation shall be submitted to  the  commission  for  review  and approval.

History: 2002 AACS; 2004 AACS.