3Exemption for greyhounds

3 Exemption for greyhounds

(1)  In this clause –

racing greyhound means a greyhound that –

(a) is registered with Racing Services Tasmania; and

(b) has not had its registration certificate from Racing Services Tasmania –

(i) marked as retired from racing; or

(ii) retained by Racing Services Tasmania.

(2)  For section 15A(2)(b) of the Dog Control Act 2000 , a racing greyhound is declared as a type of dog that is not required to be implanted with an approved microchip under section 15A of the Act, if the racing greyhound was whelped before 1 January 2011.

(3)  For the avoidance of doubt, this exemption does not apply to a greyhound –

(a) once the greyhound ceases to be registered with Racing Services Tasmania; or

(b) once Racing Services Tasmania has been notified that the greyhound has been retired from racing and the registration certificate of the greyhound has been marked accordingly or retained by Racing Services Tasmania.