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c) Embryos frozen for future use must be noted on the Breeding Return by noting in the Service Type column against that service, that the Embryo is frozen. d) A Permit will be sent to the owner of the Frozen Embryo, which must be lodged with the Association once the embryo has been implanted into the recipient mare. e) A Frozen Embryo Permit is transferable. 12.10 Domestic Oocyte Permits a) All mares involved in oocyte collection must have DNA on file with the Association prior to any oocyte collection. b) If a mare owner sells their mare and retains oocytes from that mare, then prior to the sale of the mare the mare owner must apply for Oocyte Permits. Once ownership of the mare has been transferred, the former owner cannot apply for additional permits. c) If a mare owner retains ownership of their mare but sells the Oocytes from that mare, then prior to the sale of the Oocytes, the owner of the mare must apply for Oocyte Permits. d) One oocyte permit application must be completed for each oocyte collected. e) Each permit can be used for the registration of one (1) foal. f) An Oocyte Permit is transferable. g) The owner of the oocyte at the time of breeding will be noted as the breeder on the registration. 13. REGISTRATION DUE DATES Any application for a horse to be considered for registration in the Stud Book or Appendix Register of the Association must be made within the following time limits or penalty fees will apply: a) Horses born between 1st August and 28th February in any breeding year must be registered or recorded by 31st May next following; and b) Horses born between 1st March and 31st July in any breeding year must be registered or recorded by 31st October next following. 14. GENERAL 14.1 If, in the opinion of the Association, there is reason to believe that a return, application or such other information supplied by any breeder, owner or leasee is incorrect in any particular, the Association may refuse the return and/or application unless the breeder, owner or leasee, at his/her own expense and as directed by the Association: a) Submits all books, receipts or other documents which the Association may deem necessary for examination by the Association; b) Presents any animal/s for inspection by a person authorised by the Association to act on its behalf; and c) Provides photographs, if required. 14.2 In all proceedings concerning or affecting the records of the Association, and in all disciplinary action, the burden of resolving any doubt as to the true parentage or identification of an animal will be upon the applicant involved. The Association‟s determination, decision and action will be final and binding upon all parties. Page 30