Official 2016 AMHA Rule Book | Page 50

171D Horse’s Eligibility to Participate in Shows No horse which is recorded in the name of such person or spouse, or any member of same household, is eligible to participate in any event approved or recognized by the Association, such as shows and sales. RULES & REGULATIONS 171E Personal Signature Recognition The Association shall not accept the signature of such person or his/her spouse, nor the signature of any member of his/her household on registration applications, breeding certificates, or stallion breeding reports evidencing breeding on or after date of such disciplinary action. 1. Such signatures will be honored on transfers and bills of sale for the purpose of allowing such disciplined person or spouse to transfer horses recorded in his or her ownership at the time of the disciplinary action. 2. Written leases filed with the Association prior to time of disciplinary action and covering horses owned by the disciplined person or spouse shall remain valid and the signature of the lessee shall be accepted during the term of lease, but not for renewal thereof. 172 AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES If any person acting as an agent for the owner of a horse, or any person having horses owned by another in his care, custody, or control, is found to have violated these rules and regulations, the Hearing Board may proceed against that person as provided for in these rules. In addition, the Hearing Board may direct the Association to refuse acceptance of any registration, or transfer of certificates of registration, or breeder’s certificates, or all three, for horses which are in such person’s care, custody or control. 173 FURTHER ACTION During the period of expulsion, suspension, or denial of Association’s privileges, failure to comply with these restrictions and any other expressed condition or restriction of said disciplinary action, may constitute grounds for further disciplinary action. 174 PUBLICATION When a member is disciplined, suspended, or expelled, or a non-member is denied membership privileges, notice of the imposition of any penalties against such person, including duration of the action taken will be published in the Miniature Horse World. This does not apply in cases of private censure. No publication shall be made for at least thirty (30) days after the decision of the Hearing Board to allow for the expiration of time, of which may be applicable, under Rule 165. 175 RESTORATION OF PRIVILEGES The Association shall restore privileges, including membership, 48