DECREE No. 41.561, OF MAY 22, 1957 – Approves the Regulations for the implementation of Law No. 2.820, of July 10, 1956, and organizes the Coordinating Commission for the Creation of the National Horse (CCCCN).

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By: sync

DECREE No. 41.561, OF MAY 22, 1957.

Approves the Regulations for the implementation of Law No. 2.820, of July 10, 1956, and organizes the Coordinating Commission for the Creation of the National Horse (CCCCN).

The President of the Republic , using the powers conferred upon him by Article 87, paragraph I of the Federal Constitution,

Decrees:

Article 1. The Regulation attached hereto is hereby approved for the implementation of Law No. 2.820, of July 10, 1956, and the consequent organization of the Coordinating Commission for the Breeding of the National Horse (CCCCN), established by said Law.

Article 2. Decree No. 39.966, of September 11, 1956, is hereby revoked.

Article 3. This decree shall enter into force on the date of its publication.

Rio de Janeiro, May 22, 1957; 136th year of Independence and 69th year of the Republic.

Juscelino Kubitschek

Henrique Lott

José Maria Alkmim

Mario Meneghetti

Clovis Salgado

REGULATIONS OF LAW NO. 2.820, OF JULY 10, 1956, AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR THE BREEDING OF THE NATIONAL HORSE (CCCCN).

Article 1. This Regulation establishes rules for the implementation of Law No. 2.820, of July 10, 1956, and organizes the Coordinating Commission for the Creation of the National Horse (CCCCN), as provided for in Article 3 of that Law, establishing its duties and regulating its operation.

Article 2. The CCCCN, directly subordinate to the Presidency of the Republic, is intended to ensure the exchange, collaboration and coordination of federal administration bodies and private organizations that deal with the breeding of the national horse, especially those that in any way enjoy concessions or receive direct or indirect aid provided by the Government.

Article 3. It is the responsibility of the CCCCN to carry out all acts necessary for the proper fulfillment of Law No. 2.820, of July 10, 1956, and to achieve the purposes defined in the previous article, and it is also responsible for the annual preparation of the budget proposal for the distribution of resources from the 10% tax created by said law.

Sole paragraph. The CCCCN will take appropriate measures with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Attorney General's Office in cases of violations of the aforementioned law and this regulation.

Article 4. The entities referred to in Article 1 of Law No. 2.820, of July 10, 1956, shall collect the proceeds of the fee provided therein, by the 10th day of the month following the month of collection, by means of a payment slip that will be provided to them, in triplicate, by the CCCCN.

Sole paragraph. One copy, duly paid, must be returned by the interested entity to the CCCCN Secretary by the 15th of the month in which the payment is processed.

Article 5. For the purpose of exemption from the tax created by Law 2.820 of July 10, 1956, racetracks that already have the track, betting house, and grandstands in operation under conditions deemed satisfactory by the CCCCN will not be considered under construction.

Article 6. The resources included in the Union's budget, destined for the General Directorate of Remount and Veterinary Services and the National Department of Animal Production, must be expressly allocated in their respective budget proposals to the promotion of equine breeding.

Sole paragraph. For the purposes of this article, the following are considered primary promotional activities:

a) conducting studies, research and experiments that may influence the improvement of equines;

b) multiplication on official and private farms of native and exotic forage plants suitable for feeding the species;

c) experiences and dissemination of work on adapting and improving the soil for the economic use of equines;

d) dehydration of forage and dissemination of the advantages of other conservation processes;

(e) Importation and production of male and female breeding stock to meet the needs of breeders;

f) increase in the number of breeding seasons on private properties with the distribution of breeding stock;

g) studies and experiments aimed at improving all existing breeds in the country, whether those that already have an organized genealogical record or those that constitute distinct types, at the discretion of the General Directorate of Remount and Veterinary Medicine and the National Department of Animal Production, within their respective areas of competence;

h) improving the sanitary conditions of animals through measures to protect against infectious and parasitic diseases and by taking steps with the competent authorities to update and maintain prophylaxis efforts;

i) suggestions for measures that will facilitate and improve the transportation of animals in the country;

j) participation in the organization and establishment of awards at livestock exhibitions held in the country;

k) dissemination and promotion of horse breeding;

l) provision of scholarships aimed at improving the skills of professionals specializing in equine husbandry or forage cultivation;

m) assistance to equestrian sports teams representing Brazil abroad.

Article 7. The resources included in the Union Budget, intended for subsidies and loans, will be included annually in the CCCCN's budget proposal.

Article 8. In the application of resources received in accordance with Law No. 2.820, of July 10, 1956, the General Directorate of Remount and Veterinary Medicine and the National Department of Animal Production shall reserve, from their quotas, 3% to 5% to societies that maintain genealogical records of equines of national breeds and do not yet have official assistance.

Article 9. Entities subsidized by Law No. 2.820, of July 10, 1956, are responsible for:

– to keep the CCCCN informed about collections, own resources and programs of achievements;

– To provide access and attendance to CCCCN members, when requested by its President, for the purpose of observing its facilities and activities.

Article 10. For the purposes of the provisions of the sole paragraph of Article 2 of Law No. 2.820, of July 10, 1956, the plan for the use of resources received by the Brazilian Equestrian Confederation and the Brazilian Association of Horse Breeders must be submitted by these entities to the prior approval of the CCCCN, by October 15 of each year.

Article 11. Subject to the provisions of Article 5 of these Regulations, loans for the completion of racetrack construction will be granted to entities already authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture to promote horse races with betting operations.

Sole paragraph. These loans will not accrue interest and will be made through contracts and rules established by the CCCCN.

Article 12. The CCCCN is composed of 9 members, namely: the Director General of Remount and Veterinary Services, the Director General of the National Department of Animal Production, the Director of Veterinary Services of the Army, the Director of the Development Division of the Department of Animal Production, the President of the Brazilian Equestrian Confederation, representatives of the Brazilian Jockey Club, the Jockey Club of São Paulo, the Brazilian Association of Horse Breeders, and an Executive Member.

§ 1 The Executive Member shall be appointed by the President of the Republic from among citizens of recognized competence in the matters covered by these regulations, nominated in a list of three by the President of the Commission.

§ 2 The number of members of the Commission will be increased by the representatives of the jockey clubs whose gross betting volume reaches the amount of Cr$100.000.000,00 (one hundred million cruzeiros) as per article 1 of Law No. 2.280 of July 10, 1956.

Article 13. The President of the CCCCN shall be the Director General of Remount and Veterinary Services, and in his absence, he shall be replaced by the 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents, successively.

Article 14. The responsibilities of the CCCCN members are:

1) Attend the meetings to which you are summoned;

2) to study and report on the subjects assigned to them;

3) to request from the President of the Commission any actions they deem necessary;

4) to propose measures that they deem useful not only for the proper performance of their duties but also for the achievement of the purposes of Law No. 2.820, of July 10, 1956;

5) To request the convening of extraordinary sessions.

Article 15. The Presidency is the governing body of the Commission, and the President is responsible for:

1) To comply with and enforce these Regulations, as well as the Internal Rules of the Commission;

2) To convene ordinary and extraordinary meetings, the former at least once a month;

3) to submit matters within the Commission's competence to its study and decision, distributing them among its members;

4) To order the implementation of the decisions taken by the Commission;

5) To represent the Commission in court or out of court, or to be represented, when applicable;

6) to take the initiative regarding the measures foreseen in the sole paragraph of article 3 of this regulation;

7) Signing checks, contracts, and other documents that involve financial responsibilities;

8) To organize and preside over tenders for the acquisition of materials;

9) To admit the personnel referred to in Article 25 of these Regulations.

Article 16. The 1st Vice-Presidency is the executive body of the Commission. The 1st Vice-President is responsible for:

1) To replace the President in his absences;

2) To implement the Commission's resolutions, as ordered by the President;

3) collect data for revenue estimation;

4) Prepare the Commission's budget;

5) to ensure the correct application of resources distributed in the form of subsidies or loans;

6) To coordinate the activity, in the manner decided by the Commission, of entities that employ horses for sporting purposes, with or without betting, suggesting to the president the measures necessary for their improvement.

Sole paragraph. The term of office for the 1st Vice-President is 2 years.

Article 17. The 2nd Vice-Presidency is the technical body of the Commission and will be exercised by the Director General of the National Department of Animal Production. The 2nd Vice-President's responsibilities include:

1) To replace the 1st Vice-President in his absence and the President in the absence of the former;

2) To technically coordinate, in the manner decided by the Commission, the activities of the bodies responsible for promoting the breeding of national horses, in accordance with the policy established by the Government to meet national needs, suggesting to the President the modifications necessary to update the legislation;

3) To organize and cooperate in the organization of congresses, competitions and exhibitions aimed at stimulating horse breeding, as well as to organize a specialized library and promote the preparation of statistics and surveys of a technical nature.

Article 18. The convocation of the Commission shall be mandatory when requested by a majority of its members.

Article 19. The Committee shall meet with a majority of its members present, and its decisions shall be made by a majority of the members present.

Article 20. The President, in addition to his vote as a member of the Committee, shall have a casting vote.

Article 21. Misappropriation of funds from their intended purposes will result in the measures that the Commission deems appropriate in each case being imposed on those responsible.

Article 22. The members of the Commission will not be remunerated.

Article 23. The Commission may request advisors from public administration bodies, associations and scientific institutes, with a view to their cooperation in the promotional activities defined in the sole paragraph of Article 6 of these Regulations.

Article 24. For the execution of its secretarial and treasury services, the Commission will have a secretary, a treasurer, two typists, an archivist, and a messenger.

Sole paragraph. The duties of the secretary and the treasurer will be defined in the internal regulations of the Commission.

Article 25. The admission of personnel necessary for the functioning of the Commission will be carried out by its President.

Article 26. Any matters not covered by these Regulations shall be resolved by the Commission.

Rio de Janeiro, May 22, 1957.