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Massachusetts Gaming Commission (formerly State Racing Commission) > Disposition rules and regulation for greyhound racing
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the disposition rules and regulations for greyhound racing in Massachusetts. It states that no person licensed by the State Racing Commission shall put to death a racing greyhound within the Commonwealth, except in a humane manner. Any trainer, kennel operator, or owner responsible for the disposition of a greyhound that has participated in racing activities in Massachusetts must fill out a statement of Disposition, which needs to be witnessed by a Massachusetts State Racing Commission Inspector and filed with the Greyhound Racing Secretary. Reasonable efforts must be made to place the greyhound for adoption before considering euthanasia. The Greyhound Racing Secretary is responsible for ensuring that each trainer/kennel operator files a disposition form for every greyhound that has participated in racing activities. The certificate of registration will not be released until the disposition form is filed, signed, and properly witnessed. The Racing Secretary also compiles a list of greyhounds that have left the Commonwealth to participate in stakes races in other jurisdictions. Each kennel must maintain a register of all greyhounds kept, and when a greyhound is disposed of, the trainer/kennel operator must report the disposition to the M.S.R.C. Veterinarian on a monthly basis. All disposition forms must be completed and signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. False statements on a disposition form can result in imprisonment and fines. The Commission will maintain disposition records for seven years and include a statistical report in its annual report. The regulatory authority for these rules and regulations is 205 CMR 8.00, which falls under M.G.L. c. 128C.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons licensed by the State Racing Commission, trainers, kennel operators, owners, and greyhound racing secretaries
What does it govern?
Disposition rules and regulations for greyhound racing
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Imprisonment for up to two years and a fine of up to $2,500 for knowingly making a false written statement on a disposition form. Imprisonment for not less than one, nor more than five years, or a fine of not less than $5,000, or both such fine and imprisonment for a second or subsequent offense of knowingly violating 205 CMR 8.08.
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts