Section 285.817.5. Breeders' Awards.

(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.

History: 1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 2004 AACS.