Iowa Admin. Code r. 491-7.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 491-7.6 - Registration

(1) No greyhound shall be entered or permitted to race or to be schooled at any facility unless properly tattooed and registered by the NGA and, if applicable, its last four past-performance lines are made available to the racing secretary. The NGA shall be recognized as the official breeding registry of all greyhounds.

(2) A certificate of registration for each greyhound shall be filed with the racing secretary at the racetrack where the greyhound is to be schooled, entered, or raced. All certificates of registration must be available at all times for inspection by the stewards.

(3) All transfers of any title to a leasehold or other interest in greyhounds schooled, entered, or raced at any facility shall be registered and recorded with the NGA.

(4) No title or other interest in any greyhound will be recognized by the commission until the title or other interest is evidenced by written instrument duly filed with and recorded by the NGA. Certified copies of the written instrument shall be filed with the racing secretary at the facility where the greyhound is to be schooled, entered, or raced, and, upon request, with the commission. When a greyhound is leased, the lessee of the greyhound shall file a copy of the lease agreement with the racing secretary and, upon request, with the commission. The lease agreement shall include:

a. The name of the greyhound.

b. The name and address of the owner

c. The name and address of the lessee.

d. The kennel name, if any, of each party.

e. The terms of the lease.

(5) Whenever a greyhoimd, or any interest in a greyhound, is sold or transferred, a copy of the NGA transfer of ownership documents must be filed with the racing secretary, who must forward it to the commission upon request.

(6) When a greyhound is sold with engagements, or any part of them, the written acknowledgment of both parties that the greyhound was sold with the engagements is necessary to entitle the seller or buyer to any rights or obligations set forth in the transaction. If certain engagements are specified, only those are sold with the greyhound. When the greyhound is sold by public auction, the advertised conditions of the sale are sufficient evidence and, if certain engagements are specified, only those are sold with the greyhound.

(7) Vaccination certificates.

a. All NGA certificates must be accompanied by a current valid vaccination certificate for rabies and other diseases as determined by the commission veterinarian and administrator This certificate must indicate vaccination by a duly licensed veterinarian against such diseases. The criteria for vaccination will be disclosed seven days before the opening of each racing season and will be subject to continuing review. The criteria may be revised at any time and in any manner deemed appropriate by the commission veterinarian and the administrator

b. Upon expiration of a vaccination certificate, the greyhound must be removed from the premises immediately.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 491-7.6