CHAPTER 31

H.P. 94 - L.D. 85

An Act to Further Define a Strain of Maine Standardbred

Horses

Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, the breeding season for horses begins February 15th; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 8 MRSA §281-A is enacted to read:

§281-A.__Standardbred horses eligible for registration

Notwithstanding section 281, a foal resulting from insemination during the 2003, 2004 or 2005 breeding season may be registered as a Maine Standardbred if it is the offspring of a stallion registered with the department to stand at stud in the State for the breeding season during which the insemination took place and all other registration requirements are met.