1. (a) Any certificate of registration filed with the racing secretary to establish eligibility to enter a race shall be released only to:

   1. (1) the trainer of record or;
   2. (2) the owner(s) named in the certificate or;
   3. (3) at the request of the owner, a person designated by the owner(s) in writing or;
   4. (4) if unclaimed at the end of the meeting, to the Board.

2. (b) Under no circumstances shall any person remove and hold a certificate of registration:

   1. (1) to prevent a horse from racing or;
   2. (2) to remove a legal owner's name without authorization.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19420, 19440 and 19562, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 19460 and 19562, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading, text and new Note filed 4-5-94; operative 5-5-94 (Register 94, No. 14).