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Can you summarize Chapter 260-16 WAAC?
Horse Racing Commission > Washington-bred horses.
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the certification of Washington-bred horses for the purpose of distributing owner’s bonus and breeder’s awards in horse racing in Washington. The document specifies that at least one race per race day at Class A, B, and C race meets must consist exclusively of Washington-bred horses to encourage breeding within the state. Only horses certified as Washington-bred are eligible to run in a Washington-bred only race. A Washington-bred horse is defined as one that is foaled within the boundaries of the state of Washington and certified as Washington-bred for its breed or issued a certificate of foal registration by recognized organizations such as The Jockey Club, The American Quarter Horse Association, The Appaloosa Horse Club, The Arabian Horse Association, and The American Paint Horse Association. The document outlines the distribution and collection process for the Washington-bred owner’s bonus and breeder’s awards. A Class 1 racing association is required to withhold and pay one percent of the gross receipts of all in-state parimutuel machines to the commission during its authorized live race meet for the Washington-bred owner’s bonus. Additionally, the association may withhold an additional six percent of the daily gross receipts from exotic wagers for the Washington-bred breeder’s award. The breeder’s award funds must be distributed within ninety days after the end of the race meet. Nonprofit race meets are exempt from the requirements to collect and distribute owner’s bonus and breeder’s awards. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Racing associations, owners of Washington-bred horses, breeders of Washington-bred horses
What does it govern?
Certification of Washington-bred horses for owner's bonus and breeder's awards in horse racing
What are exemptions?
Nonprofit race meets as defined in RCW 67.16.105(1) and 67.16.130(1)
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Jurisdiction
Washington