Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 8-904: - 328 - (a) A person knowingly may not enter or race a horse in a running or harness race under a name or designation other than that registered with the Jockey Club or the United States Trotting Association
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
A person may not enter or race a horse under a name other than one registered with the Jockey Club or United States Trotting Association. Violation is a misdemeanor.
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