23-4-204. Race exclusively for Montana-bred horses -- bonus for winner. (1) For the purpose of encouraging the breeding in this state of valuable registered horses, at least one race each day at each race meet shall be limited to horses bred in this state unless, in the board's judgment, there is an insufficient number of Montana-bred horses for such a race. If in the opinion of the board sufficient competition cannot be had among this class of horses, the race may be eliminated for the day and a substitute race provided instead.
     (2) A sum equal to 10% of the first money of every purse won by a horse bred in this state shall be paid by the licensee conducting the race meet to the breeder of the horse. Only the money contributed by the licensee conducting the race meet may be considered in computing the bonus.
     (3) Two percent of exotic wagering on a simulcast race shall be placed in a fund to be distributed by the board, in addition to existing Montana breeders' awards, on a percentage basis of actual breeders' awards earned.
     (4) Up to 10% of the amount set aside for Montana breeders' awards may be used to defray administrative costs in addition to the 20% withheld under 23-4-302.

     History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 196, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 306, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-509; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 563, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 557, L. 1989.