§ 307-a. New York-bred or wholly owned harness races. (a) Any
association or corporation licensed to conduct harness race meetings at
which pari-mutuel betting is permitted may, if in its sole discretion
such association or corporation determines that it would be beneficial,
offer non-stakes races that are limited to New York-bred horses or
horses wholly owned by New York state residents. These races may be
written on such terms and conditions as any other race authorized
pursuant to law or regulation of the commission, notwithstanding any
preference date requirements.

(b) For each horse entered into a race that is limited to horses
wholly owned by New York state residents, each owner shall provide
documentation that demonstrates that such horse is wholly owned by a New
York state resident. Leased horses shall not be eligible for such races
unless both the lessor and lessee are New York state residents. In the
case of a horse owned by a corporation, all owners, officers,
shareholders, and directors shall meet the requirements of a New York
state resident; in the case of a horse owned by an association, all
owners shall meet the requirements of a New York state resident.

(c) If it is in the opinion of such corporation or association
licensed to conduct harness race meetings at which pari-mutuel betting
is permitted that sufficient competition cannot be had among such
restricted class of horses, said race may be eliminated for said day and
a substitute race provided instead.

(d) The commission shall be authorized to promulgate regulations to
effectuate the intent of this section.