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This bill aims to promote, develop, and encourage the breeding of thoroughbred horses in Massachusetts through the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeding Program. It allows the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association to set percentages for cash prizes to breeders and stallion owners whose horses finish in the top three positions in pari-mutuel races, both within and outside the Commonwealth. The bill also authorizes the Association to pay cash purses for races limited to Massachusetts-bred thoroughbreds and provide cash incentives to encourage breeding in Massachusetts. The bill defines eligibility criteria for the cash prizes, such as the foal being born in Massachusetts or the mare residing in the state for at least 90 days. The bill also allows the Association to use up to 12% of the program's funds for advertising, marketing, promotion, and administration.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S206