# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 10 — Racing Commission

### Chapter 04 — General

#### Regulation .22 Leases of Horses.

*COMAR 09.10.04.22*

A. A leased horse may not participate in racing unless the lease agreement is:

  (1) Attached to the horse's registration papers;

  (2) Submitted to the horsemen's bookkeeper; and

  (3) Approved by the stewards or judges.

B. A lease agreement for a horse may not be approved by the stewards or judges unless the:

  (1) Lessee is licensed as an owner;

  (2) Signatures of the lessor and lessee are verified by the stewards or judges;

  (3) Term of the lease, which may contain provisions for earlier termination due to the claim or retirement of the horse, is not less than 365 days; and

  (4) Agreement completely divests the lessor of further control or direction of the horse during the term of the lease.

C. A leased horse may not be entered into a claiming race unless the terms of the lease indicate:

  (1) The minimum claiming price for which the horse may be entered; and

  (2) Who shall receive the claiming monies if the horse is successfully claimed.