1 Name of Regulation
This Regulation is the Greyhound Racing Regulation 2016.
2 Commencement
This Regulation commences on the day on which it is published on the NSW legislation website.
3 Definitions
(1) In this Regulation:registered greyhound means a greyhound registered under the rules or born to a greyhound registered under the rules.the Act means the Greyhound Racing Act 2009.the rules means the rules made under the Act.transfer a greyhound means transfer ownership of the property in the greyhound by any means, including by sale, gift or surrender.Note—The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Regulation.(2) Notes included in this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.
4 GRNSW to be notified of transfer of greyhound
The owner of a registered greyhound must notify GRNSW in writing before transferring the greyhound:(a) to any other person who is registered as a greyhound owner under the rules or under the law of any other State or Territory, or(b) to a person or body responsible for a greyhound adoption program that is approved by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New South Wales.Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
5 Consent of GRNSW required in certain other cases
(1) The owner of a registered greyhound must not, except with the written consent of GRNSW:(a) retire the greyhound from racing, or(b) export the greyhound to a country other than Australia, or(c) transfer the greyhound to a person who is not registered as a greyhound owner under the rules or under the law of any other State or Territory, or(d) destroy the greyhound or cause it to be destroyed.Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.(2) Despite subclause (1) (a)–(c), the consent of GRNSW is not required if GRNSW has been notified of the transfer of the greyhound in accordance with clause 4.(3) Despite subclause (1) (d), the consent of GRNSW is not required if the greyhound is destroyed by a veterinary practitioner in an emergency in order to relieve it of suffering or distress due to injury or illness.(4) GRNSW may give consent under subclause (1) only if it is satisfied that the greyhound is to be appropriately cared for or humanely destroyed (as the case requires).
6 Disciplinary action by GRNSW
(1) If a person contravenes clause 4 or 5 (1), GRNSW may, in accordance with the rules, do either or both of the following:(a) disqualify the person,(b) prohibit the person from participating in or associating with greyhound racing in any specified capacity.(2) Any such action may be taken in respect of a person even though the person is no longer registered under the rules.(3) This clause does not limit any other disciplinary action that may be taken by GRNSW in accordance with the rules.