N.Y. Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law § 307-a: New York-bred or wholly owned harness races

§ 307-a. New York-bred or wholly owned harness races. (a) Any

association or corporation licensed to conduct harness race meetings at

which pari-mutuel betting is permitted may, if in its sole discretion

such association or corporation determines that it would be beneficial,

offer non-stakes races that are limited to New York-bred horses or

horses wholly owned by New York state residents. These races may be

written on such terms and conditions as any other race authorized

pursuant to law or regulation of the commission, notwithstanding any

preference date requirements.

(b) For each horse entered into a race that is limited to horses

wholly owned by New York state residents, each owner shall provide

documentation that demonstrates that such horse is wholly owned by a New

York state resident. Leased horses shall not be eligible for such races

unless both the lessor and lessee are New York state residents. In the

case of a horse owned by a corporation, all owners, officers,

shareholders, and directors shall meet the requirements of a New York

state resident; in the case of a horse owned by an association, all

owners shall meet the requirements of a New York state resident.

(c) If it is in the opinion of such corporation or association

licensed to conduct harness race meetings at which pari-mutuel betting

is permitted that sufficient competition cannot be had among such

restricted class of horses, said race may be eliminated for said day and

a substitute race provided instead.

(d) The commission shall be authorized to promulgate regulations to

effectuate the intent of this section.