(a) In contracting with a kennel owner, an association shall use a contract approved by the executive secretary. In approving the contracts, the executive secretary shall consider the degree to which the contract complies with applicable law, ensures the continuity of high quality racing, preserves property owned by the kennel owners and the association, and ensures the ability of the kennel owner and the association to have a profitable relationship through the contract. After receiving approval, an association shall deliver a copy of the approved contract form to the Texas Greyhound Association.(b) An association shall file a copy of each executed kennel contract with the Commission. An association conducting year-round racing shall file the contracts on or before January 31 of each year. An association conducting seasonal racing shall file the contracts on or before the 30th day before the first day of the race meet.(c) An association shall deliver a copy of the kennel contract to each party to the contract.(d) A kennel contract may not authorize a deduction from the purse payable to the greyhound owner except a deduction that is directly related to the owner's privileges and responsibilities as a greyhound owner.(e) An association may not contract with a kennel owner if the kennel owner or a person related to the kennel owner within the first degree of affinity or consanguinity owns an interest in the association.