Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-110-409. Arkansas Racing Commission Purse and Awards Fund--Divisions of money--Purses

(b)(1) In order to promote and encourage the development of thoroughbred horse breeding in Arkansas with its attendant economic benefits to the state and its citizens, moneys in the fund are classified as special revenues and shall be disbursed by the commission for purse supplements and breeders' awards in accordance with a written program prepared and presented to it by the Arkansas Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Horsemen's Association.

(2) Breeders' awards may include awards to owners of registered Arkansas-bred thoroughbred horses, owners of registered Arkansas thoroughbred broodmares, and owners of registered Arkansas thoroughbred stallions.

(3) Registered Arkansas-bred thoroughbred horses, registered Arkansas thoroughbred broodmare, registered Arkansas thoroughbred stallion, foal registration, broodmare registration and stallion registration, eligibility to participate in the fund, and eligibility to participate in races that are restricted to registered Arkansas-bred thoroughbred horses shall be determined and made in accordance with registration rules, including reasonable time deadlines and fee schedules, adopted by the Arkansas Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Horsemen's Association and approved by the commission.