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50K Appeals to the Victorian Racing Tribunal
(1) A person may appeal to the Victorian Racing Tribunal against a decision made under the rules to impose a penalty on the person if the penalty—
(a) is a suspension, disqualification or warning off; or
(b) is a fine of more than $250.
(2) An appeal under subsection (1) must—
(b) be lodged with the Victorian Racing Tribunal Registrar by 5.00 p.m. on the third day after the day the appellant receives notice of the decision made under the rules to impose a penalty.
(3) The Victorian Racing Tribunal Registrar must give the Chairperson a copy of an appeal made under subsection (2) as soon as reasonably practicable.
(4) Subject to section 50Q(2), the Victorian Racing Tribunal must hear an appeal made under this section.
(5) As soon as reasonably practicable after the Chairperson receives a copy of an appeal under subsection (3), the Victorian Racing Tribunal, or the Victorian Racing Tribunal Registrar at the direction of the Victorian Racing Tribunal, must advise, in writing, the appellant and the person or body that imposed the penalty of—
S. 50L substituted by No. 37/2018 s. 14.