3 Del. Admin. Code § 502-1.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 502-1.0 - Introduction

1.1 These regulations are authorized pursuant to 3 Del.C. § 10081(c), which established authority of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Program (herein "the Program") to promulgate rules and regulations as deemed necessary or appropriate to implement or clarify the statutes related to the Standardbred Breeder's Program Fund, to include Standardbred horses that are:

1.1.1 Bred in a manner prescribed in Section 2.0;

1.1.2 The product of a registered Delaware stallion;

1.1.3 Registered and whose sire is registered with the Administrator of the Program; and,

1.1.4 Listed in the registry books.

1.2 Horses eligible to race in Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund Program races shall include the foal of any registered Delaware sire standing at a Delaware breeding farm. A registered Delaware sire is one that stands the full season on a breeding farm located in Delaware. If a registered Delaware sire is leased, a copy of such lease shall be filed with the United States Trotting Association and the Administrator of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund Program.

1.3 The Board of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Program (herein "the Board") is authorized to do all that is reasonable and necessary for the proper administration of the Program and shall prepare, issue and promulgate rules and regulations providing for:

1.3.1 Classes and divisions of races, eligibility of horses and owners therefor and purses and bonuses to be awarded;

1.3.2 Nominating, sustaining and entry fees on horses and races;

1.3.3 Such temporary programs including eligibility of horses, breeding, and other matters as may be necessary to make the Program operable as soon as possible;

1.3.4 Registration and certification of Delaware stallions, mares bred to such stallions and foals produced thereby; and,

1.3.5 Such other matters as the board determines to be necessary and appropriate for the proper administration and implementation of the Program.

1.4 The funds for the Program and any nominating, sustaining and entry fees provided for herein shall be administered by the Delaware Department of Agriculture by deposit in a trust account entitled Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund.

1.4.1 The Board of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Program shall approve an annual budget including the payment of purses and awards, cost of administration, reimbursement of expenses of members of the Board, promotional expenses, and any other appropriate expenses.

1.4.2 The budget shall be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary's designee in consultation with the Board and in a manner consistent with state laws and procedures.

1.4.3 A report shall be prepared and filed annually by the Secretary of Agriculture with the Delaware Harness Racing Commission and the Board of the Breeders' Program Fund setting forth an itemization of all deposits to and expenditures from said fund.

1.5 Races in the Program shall be contested at each licensed harness track in the State of Delaware. Purses and awards for program races, shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Board and the Delaware Harness Racing Commission.

1.6 The Board can propose to amend these regulations by the affirmative vote of eight of its eleven members. Changes to the rules of eligibility for the Program will be effective at the beginning of the next breeding season and the corresponding racing season.

3 Del. Admin. Code § 502-1.0

8 DE Reg. 336 (08/01/04)
17 DE Reg. 203 (8/1/2013)
25 DE Reg. 169 (8/1/2021)
26 DE Reg. 551 (1/1/2023) (Final)