Official 2016 AMHA Rule Book | Page 44

134 INTENT TO VIOLATE A member or non-member shall not conspire with any other person to violate intentionally the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Association, or knowingly to contribute or cooperate with any other person(s), either by affirmative action or inaction, to violate the Bylaws, Rules or Regulations of the Association. Violation of this rule shall subject such member or non-member to disciplinary action, whether or not such member or nonmember has actually signed reports filed with the Association asserted to be true or correct. RULES & REGULATIONS 134A Influencing an Official It shall be illegal to influence a horse show judge by favors, coercion, or monetary gain. 135 INTENT TO MALIGN No person shall engage in any act adversely affecting the purpose, objectives, or good name of The American Miniature Horse Association, Inc. Any such person involved in such adverse action may be subject to disciplinary action as provided by the Rules & Regulations of the Association governing such procedures. (Amended 2-21-03, effective 01-04) 136 UNEARNED FUNDS All entry and stall fees paid in advance for an Accredited AMHA Show shall be refunded on demand if said show loses its accreditation by the Association or is canceled for any reason. Violation of this rule shall subject such member or non-member to disciplinary action. FRAUDULENT PRACTICES 137 FALSE ENDORSEMENTS No person shall represent, by advertisement, claim, or otherwise, that a horse has earned or is entitled to any official Association designation, honors, or title, prior to actual recording of such designation, honor, or title in the records of the Association. 138 FALSE REPRESENTATION No person shall represent any horse owned or managed by him to be registered with the Association unless said horse is registered in the official records of the Association. 138A False Representation of Horse No person shall represent as an American Miniature Horse any horse other than horses which meet AMHA established definition of a Miniature Horse and for which a certificate of registration was issued. 139 FALSE STATEMENTS All information furnished the Association as a basis for any action by the Association or any of its officers with respect to any horse must be true and correct. 42