55Offences relating to greyhound races that involve the use of an animal as a lure

55 Offences relating to greyhound races that involve the use of an animal as a lure (1) A person must not act as one of the following in respect of a greyhound race that involves the use of an animal as a lure for pursuit by a greyhound— (a) a steward; (b) a starter; (c) a lure driver; (d) a judge. Penalty: 100 penalty units. (2) If a greyhound race involves the use of an animal as a lure for pursuit by a greyhound, the occupier of the ground on which that race is held is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 100 penalty units. (3) If a greyhound race involves the use of an animal as a lure for pursuit by a greyhound, the promoter of that race is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 100 penalty units. It is an offence to use an animal as a lure in connection with the training or racing of any coursing dog—see section 13 of the **Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986**. Ss 56–59 repealed.[[10]](#endnote-11) S. 59A inserted by No. 8080 s. 4, amended by Nos 8209 s. 21(1)(a)(ii), 8344 s. 26(3)(z), 9146 s. 8, 37/1994 s. 188(h), repealed by No. 97/1998 s. 16. Ss 60–63 repealed.[[11]](#endnote-12) S. 63A (Heading) inserted by No. 96/2003 s. 17(5). S. 63A inserted by No. 6607 s. 3(b), amended by No. 8209 s. 21(1)(a)(ii), S.R. No. 166/1974 reg. 2, No. 32/1991 s. 6(2).