9Functions of HRNSW

#### 9 Functions of HRNSW 9 Functions of HRNSW > > (1) HRNSW has the functions conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act or law. > > > (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the functions of HRNSW include the following— > > > > > (a) to control, supervise and regulate harness racing in the State, > > > > > (b) to register harness racing clubs, harness racing horses, owners, trainers and drivers of harness racing horses, bookmakers for harness racing and other persons associated with harness racing, > > > > > (c) to initiate, develop and implement policies considered conducive to the promotion, strategic development and welfare of the harness racing industry in the State, > > > > > (d) to distribute money received as a result of commercial arrangements required by the [Totalizator Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1997-045), > > > > > (e) to allocate to harness racing clubs the dates on which they may conduct harness racing meetings, > > > > > (f) to initiate, develop and implement policies relating to the welfare of harness racing horses. > > > (3) HRNSW may affiliate with such organisations, whether in or out of New South Wales, as HRNSW considers appropriate. > > > (4) The functions of HRNSW are not limited by the rules and are to be exercised independently of Harness Racing Australia or any successor. > > **s 9:** Am 2022 No 22, Sch 3\[7\].